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Primary care and mental health needs
- Author:
- BROOKS David
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 6(3), July 2001, pp.31-35.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
There is evidence that the mental health needs of people with learning disabilities are not adequately met. Primary health care is seen as the way forward to ensure full consideration of psychosocial factors in the promotion of health care. This article explores how this evidence is being translated through professional and national policy initiatives into innovative mental health of learning disability services that build bridges between primary and specialist services and ensure a comprehensive strategy to meet the mental health needs of people with learning disabilities.