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Stephanie Corrigan; Mary McCarron; Philip McCallion; Éilish Burke – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Negative mental health implications of menopause found in the general population, combined with high rates of mental health conditions found in women with intellectual disabilities, provide rationale to examine the existing literature to determine the impact of menopause on women with intellectual disabilities. Methods: The review was…
Descriptors: Adults, Females, Intellectual Disability, Aging (Individuals)
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Stéphanie Turgeon; Alexandra MacKenzie; Charles Sebiyo Batcho; Jason D'Amour – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Only about 9% of individuals with intellectual disabilities reach the government's physical activity (PA) recommendations. Combining gamification and technology seems particularly promising in overcoming personal and environmental barriers to PA participation. Method: Eighteen adults with varying levels of intellectual disabilities…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Gamification, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activity Level
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Andrew Jahoda; Dave Dagnan; Richard Hastings; Amanda Gillooly; Jenny Miller; Susie Baines; Chris Hatton – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: People with severe to profound intellectual disabilities experience similar or higher levels of depression than those with more mild intellectual disabilities. Yet, there is an absence of evidence about how to adapt existing psychological therapies for this population. Method: A behavioural activation intervention (BeatIt) for people…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Severe Intellectual Disability, Depression (Psychology), Intervention