Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Individuals with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Individuals with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities

Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Individuals with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities - cover thumbnailIndividuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health conditions often lack access to quality mental health services and trauma-informed care despite the fact that they experience mental health conditions at three to four times the rate of those without disabilities. The lack of access to appropriate mental health diagnosis, treatment, services, and supports results in lost opportunities for recovery from mental health and/or substance use conditions. 

Despite promising efforts to expand services for individuals with IDD and mental health concerns, there are still sizable gaps in services. 

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July 27, 2022