Stigmatization towards persons with mental and intellectual difficulties

Factors associated with stigmatization of persons with mental illness.

Stigmatization of individuals with mental illnesses is widespread and serves as a major barrier to treatment. In a survey of 116 undergraduates, the authors examined the impact of diagnosis, attitudes about treatment, and psychiatric terminology on stigma associated with mental illness. Stigmatization of schizophrenia was significantly higher than stigmatization of depression. More positive att...

The stigmatization of sufferers with mental disorders.

Towards optimal mental health of persons with Down syndrome.

This paper outlines the risk of mental health disorders in adults with Down syndrome and considers the practical ways in which positive well-being can be promoted. It emphasises that prevention begins at birth and parents need to be alerted to positive child-rearing strategies from infancy.

Primary Care: Mental and Behavioral Health and Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

INTRODUCTION There are multiple ways to address the mental and behavioral health needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). METHOD In this paper, we do not argue for a particular approach or set of approaches, but instead review the benefits of integrating mental and behavioral health supports with primary healthcare based primarily on our experience in and unders...

Quality of Life in Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Problems: An Explorative Study

The field of intellectual disability (ID) is strongly influenced by the Quality of Life paradigm (QOL). We aimed at investigating whether or not the QOL paradigm also applies to clients with ID and cooccurring mental health problems. This paper aims at stimulating a debate on this topic, by investigating whether or not QOL domains are universal. Focus groups with natural and professional networ...