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Mental health in learning disabilities: a reader
- Editors:
- HOLT Geraldine, HARDY Steve, BOURAS Nick, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 223p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
This book, like its previous editions, aims to provide the reader with up-to-date information on mental health problems in people with learning disabilities and associated issues. It has been updated and extended with six additional chapters, to reflect latest developments in services and treatment.
Mental health in intellectual disabilities: a reader
- Authors:
- BOURAS Nick, HARDY Steve, HOLT Geraldine
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 200p.
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The fourth edition of this reader draws together contributions from experts in the field to provide up-to-date information on mental health problems in people with intellectual disabilities. Recent changes include: The Mental Capacity Act (2005) which came into operation in 2007; the 2007 revision of The Mental Health Act (1983); and the introduction of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in 2008. There is also emerging evidence of the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for people with intellectual disabilities. The revisions encompass these changes. Two chapters are dedicated to the new legal and policy frameworks and information on the Care Programme Approach (1990) is included. There are chapters on specific mental health problems, these include: psychosis spectrum disorders; mood, anxiety and eating disorders; personality disorders and substance misuse; neuropsychiatric disorders and epilepsy; and autism. Other topics discussed include: assessment of mental health problems; biological interventions; psycho-social interventions; policy and mental health care for people with intellectual disabilities; staff support and training; consent to treatment; challenging behaviour; and working with families, children, older people and offenders. (The reader provides background knowledge for facilitators using Mental Health in Learning Disabilities: A training resource but can be used as independent resource.)
Guide to mental health for families and carers of people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- HOLT Geraldine, et al
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 240p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide outlines a range of signs and symptoms of mental health problems that can affect people with intellectual disabilities. The guide explains why mental health problems develop, and advises on what can be done to help people with intellectual disabilities and carers themselves. With chapters on specific disabilities such as autism and epilepsy, the authors cover topics such as: treatment and interventions for mental health problems; getting the best services and understanding policy around mental health and intellectual disabilities; legal issues, for example, what it means to ‘give consent’ ; and carers’ needs and support for carers.
Mental health services for adults with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- BOURAS Nick, HOLT Geraldine
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 184(4), April 2004, pp.291-292.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The specialisation of mental health services for people with learning disabilities, provided by mainstream mental health services at a tertiary care level, offers a way forward. Such a solution should be instrumental in surmounting the bureaucratic barriers to care at all service levels. It would bridge the gulf between service systems and would endorse working within the National Framework for Mental Health as well as sharing resources and expertise. This service model would be compatible with other tertiary mental health services such as home treatment teams, assertive outreach services, eating disorders teams and early intervention teams for psychosis. The clinical interface between mental health and learning disability services should follow the pattern of that existing between child development teams and child and adolescent mental health teams, and old age mental health teams and geriatric services.
Psychiatric and behavioural disorders in intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Editors:
- BOURAS Nick, HOLT Geraldine, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 424p.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
The fully revised and updated second edition of this book is aimed at all those involved in the fields of intellectual, developmental and learning disabilities. It draws on both clinical experience and recent research findings to bring together information on the mental health and behavioural problems of people with intellectual, developmental and learning disabilities and mental retardation. Contributions are provided from a multidisciplinary team of experts and cover; assessment and diagnosis, psychopathology, treatment and therapeutic interventions, and policy and service systems. Children are included and a wide range of conditions discussed, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, dementia, personality disorder and self injurious behaviour. New to this edition are chapters on; mental health assessment and monitoring tools for people with intellectual disabilities; interdisciplinary multimodal assessment for mental health problems; the interface between medical and psychiatric disorders; personality disorders; mental health problems in people with autism spectrum disorders; psychosocial interventions; and psychodynamic approaches.
Mental health in learning disabilities: a training resource
- Editors:
- HOLT Geraldine, HARDY Steve, BOURAS Nick, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
- Edition:
- Rev. ed.
This pack aims to provide the trainer with up-to-date information and a variety of training techniques to develop skills and knowledge that support staff need to meet the mental health needs of people with learning disabilities. The resource is suitable for staff supporting people with learning disabilities in the community or in-patient services, and for staff working in either mainstream or specialist services. It includes modules on offending behaviour in people with learning disabilities, cultural diversity, working with families and psychological and social intervention. The materials for each module are contained on a CD and include: trainers notes, PowerPoint slides, handouts and evaluation forms.
Mental health in learning disabilities: a training pack for staff working with people who have dual diagnosis of mental health needs and learning disabilities
- Editors:
- HOLT Geraldine, BOURAS Nick
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 192p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
- Edition:
- 2nd
Teaching pack aimed at all staff working with people with learning difficulties and mental health problems. Contains material on: the aetiology of learning difficulties; individual, family and social adjustment; emotional disorders; the use of behavioural strategies; challenging behaviour; commonly used medication; mental health service factors; epilepsy in people with learning difficulties; stress and burnout; and legal and ethical issues.
Mental health in learning disabilities: a training pack for staff working with people who have a dual diagnosis of mental health needs and learning disabilities
- Editors:
- HOLT Geraldine, KON Yan, BOURAS Nick
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 111p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Teaching pack aimed at all staff working with people with learning difficulties and mental health problems. Contains material on: the aetiology of learning difficulties; individual, family and social adjustment; emotional disorders; the use of behavioural strategies; challenging behaviour; commonly used medication; mental health service factors; epilepsy in people with learning difficulties; stress and burnout; and legal and ethical issues.