| Description |
1 online resource (56 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Section 1: What is mental health? -- Section 2: What is mental illness? -- Section 3: Mental health assessment for people with intellectual disabilites -- Section 4: Mental health interventions and treatment for people with intellectual disabilities -- Section 5: Mental health promotion and the views of people with intellectual disabilities |
| Summary |
It has long been known that people with learning disabilities have poorer health than the general population, but the extent of these differences becomes striking when considering the evidence of reduced life expectancy ... As well as looking at the challenges of accessing healthcare and navigating care pathways, this handbook presents a practical guide to the most common conditions and health needs, with chapters written by experts in those conditions and their relationship to learning disabilities. A range of issues are covered, including mental health, cancer, epilepsy, respiratory and swallowing problems, and poor sight and hearing. The book aims to increase awareness and knowledge of how these conditions and issues present themselves, as well as how they can be prevented in the first place, and best practice in assessment and treatment. It will therefore be a valuable resource for families, support workers and health professionals |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Mental health -- England
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Intellectual disability -- England
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People with mental disabilities -- Rehabilitation.
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Mentally ill -- Rehabilitation -- England
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Mentally ill -- Rehabilitation
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People with mental disabilities -- Rehabilitation
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England
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Marshall-Tate, Karina, author
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Hardy, Steve, 1970- author.
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Ampegama, Ruwani, author
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| ISBN |
9781803880556 |
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1803880554 |
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