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Adverse Events and Contradictory Effects of Benzodiazepine in a Case with Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviour
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Ulrich Elbing; Sebastian Appelbaum; Thomas Ostermann – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
This study aims to contribute to the knowledge about lacking or contradictory effects of benzodiazepine on hyperaroused or aggressive behaviour in persons with intellectual disability (ID). We conducted a retrospective and natural case study in a person with mild ID and multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACE), using routine diary data…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Drug Therapy, Behavior Problems, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Basic Psychological Needs and Mental Health in Adolescents with a Mild to Borderline Intellectual Disability
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Johanna J. Westera; Mariët J. van der Molen; Carlo Schuengel – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: Emotional and behavioral problems are common in adolescents with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (MBID). Basic Psychological Needs Theory connects fulfillment of basic psychological needs (autonomy, relatedness, competence) to ill-being (mental health problems). The associations between the frustration and satisfaction…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Mild Intellectual Disability, Adolescents, Needs
Social-Emotional Problems of Children with Mild Intellectual Disabilities Having Parents with Mental Health Concerns: A Quantitative Comparison Study
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Riemersma, I.; Van Santvoort, F.; Van Doesum, K. T. M.; Hosman, C. M. H.; Janssens, J. M. A. M.; Weeland, M.; Otten, R. – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Introduction: Children of parents with mental health concerns are at-risk for social-emotional problems. In this study, we assessed whether children with a mild intellectual disability and parents with mental health concerns are particularly at-risk. Method: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) reports of children with a mild…
Descriptors: Parents, Mental Disorders, Mild Intellectual Disability, At Risk Persons
'You Are Okay': Effects of a Support and Educational Program for Children with Mild Intellectual Disability and Their Parents with Mental Health Concerns
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Riemersma, Ivon; Van Santvoort, F.; Van Doesum, K. T. M.; Hosman, C. M. H.; Janssens, J. M. A. M.; Van der Zanden, R. A. P.; Otten, R. – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Children with mild intellectual disabilities and emotional and behavioural problems whose parents have mental health concerns are at an increased risk of developing problems themselves. This study analysed the effectiveness of the 'You are Okay'-program aimed to support these children and parents and to reduce the risk of problem…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Emotional Problems, Behavior Problems, Parents
Aripiprazole in Youth with Intellectual Disabilities: A Retrospective Chart Study
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Reurts, Eva Enneke; Troost, Pieter W.; Dinnissen, Mariken; Reijnen, Sam; Hoekstra, Pieter J.; Popma, Arne – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
A retrospective chart study of patients on open-label aripiprazole treatment was conducted in the Netherlands to add to the knowledge of aripiprazole in children and young adults with mild and borderline intellectual disabilities (IDs). Fifty-three youths, mean age 14.7 ± 3.4 years and mean IQ 64.5 ±13.8, were included. Treatment responders were…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Drug Therapy, Outcomes of Treatment, Foreign Countries
Characteristics of Aggressive Behavior in People with Mild to Borderline Intellectual Disability and Co-Occurring Psychopathology
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van den Bogaard, Kim J. H. M.; Nijman, Henk L. I.; Palmstierna, Tom; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Introduction: People with intellectual disabilities and co-occurring psychopathology have a relatively high likelihood to engage in aggressive behavior. Nevertheless, structured clinical assessment of aggressive behavior, including when and where it occurs, is scarce in this population. Methods: On three wards specializing in the care for people…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Aggression, Mild Intellectual Disability, Psychopathology