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Depression, social context and cognitive behaviour therapy for people who have intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- JAHODA Andrew, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 19(1), March 2006, pp.81-89.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This paper examines how the life experience of people with intellectual disabilities may influence the nature of their self-perceptions and their vulnerability to depression. In addition to considering the impact of experience on the content of participants' self-perceptions, evidence concerning the mediating role played by cognitive factors in the genesis and maintenance of depression is also reviewed. These strands of research are discussed in the light of existing CBT models of depression, along with potential adaptations of interventions for people with intellectual disabilities.
Depression and people with a learning disability: a way forward
- Author:
- JAHODA Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 25(1), 2020, pp.13-21.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to outline what is known about the prevalence, causes and treatment of depression for people with learning disabilities, with a focus on psychosocial interventions. Design/methodology/approach: This is a narrative review, and will provide evidence-based guidance for practitioners and those managing service delivery. Findings: Depression is just as prevalent among people with learning disabilities as it is in the wider population and they are frequently exposed to known vulnerability factors for low mood such as lack of social support and purposeful activity. Yet there remains a paucity of evidence about effective interventions for depression. Originality/value: Growing evidence about the effectiveness of psychological interventions for people with learning disabilities and depression is promising but insufficient. To make meaningful change, there also needs to be an implementation strategy that encompasses the broader context of people’s lives, including family, care and work settings. (Edited publisher abstract)
Living with stigma and the self-perceptions of people with mild intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- JAHODA Andrew, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Issues, 66(3), September 2010, pp.521-534.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Drawing on two case studies from a larger study, this article illustrates how people with mild or moderate learning disabilities experience and deal with stigma. It illustrates that even when individuals have difficulty expressing their views verbally, their actions can provide evidence of how they struggle to establish or maintain positive social identities – sometimes at the cost of their mental health. The implications of these and other findings are discussed in relation to social constructionist theories of self-perception. This in turn will be linked to a discussion about the kind of support that might be required by people with intellectual disabilities, and how stigma might increase vulnerability to emotional and other problems.