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Evans, E.; Howlett, S.; Kremser, T.; Simpson, J.; Kayess, R.; Trollor, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: People with intellectual disability (ID) experience higher rates of major mental disorders than their non-ID peers, but in many countries have difficulty accessing appropriate mental health services. The aim of this paper is to review the current state of mental health services for people with ID using Australia as a case example, and…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Health Services, Mental Health, Mental Disorders
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Kwok, H. W. M.; Chui, E. M. C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2008
Background: Mental Health Services for adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) in Asia is less described than those in the western world. With the improvements in the economy and medical care in Asia, there is an increase in awareness of mental health services for people with ID in this part of the world. A study was carried out to look into…
Descriptors: Psychiatric Services, Health Services, Mental Retardation, Mental Health Programs
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Edwards, N.; Lennox, N.; White, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2007
Background: Quality mental health care for adults with an intellectual disability (ID) depends upon the availability of appropriately trained and experienced psychiatrists. There have been few surveys of psychiatrists working with this population. Method: This Australian study obtained psychiatrists' attitudes to and perceptions of the mental…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Health Needs