A guide to mental health for families and carers of people with intellectual disabilities /

A practical and comprehensive introduction for carers to mental health problems, this accessible guide outlines a range of signs and symptoms of mental health problems that can affect people with intellectual disabilities. The guide explains why mental health problems develop, and advises on what ca...

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Main Author: Holt, Geraldine, 1951-
Other Authors: Gratsa, Anastasia, 1945-, Bouras, Nick
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; Philadelphia, Pa. : Jessica Kingsley, 2004.
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Online Access:CONNECT
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Summary:A practical and comprehensive introduction for carers to mental health problems, this accessible guide outlines a range of signs and symptoms of mental health problems that can affect people with intellectual disabilities. The guide explains why mental health problems develop, and advises on what can be done to help people with intellectual disabilities and carers themselves. With chapters on specific disabilities such as autism and epilepsy, the authors cover topics such as: treatment and interventions for mental health problems; getting the best services and understanding policy around menta.
Item Description:EBSCO eBook Academic Comprehensive Collection North America
Physical Description:1 online resource (240 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-226) and index.
ISBN:1423709942
9781423709947
1846420237
9781846420238
9781843102779
1843102773
1280266910
9781280266911
9786610266913
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