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Computer‐assisted cognitive behavioural therapy: the experiences of adults who have an intellectual disability and anxiety or depression
- Authors:
- COONEY Patricia, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 31(6), 2018, pp.1032-1045.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Despite its evidence base in the general population, computerized cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) has not yet been adapted for use with people with intellectual disability. This study aimed to explore the experiences of adults with an intellectual disability who played a cCBT programme. Method: Twenty‐four adults (with a mild or moderate intellectual disability and clinically significant anxiety or depression) who were in the treatment arm of a pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating the cCBT programme were individually interviewed. Thematic analysis was used to analyse and report themes within the data. Results: Participants found playing the programme to be an enjoyable and novel experience and that it was challenging and helpful. It allowed them to develop and reflect on relationships and increased their awareness of thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Conclusions: Combining technology with CBT is an effective way to reduce barriers to accessing mental health interventions and technology for this population. (Edited publisher abstract)
Cognitive-behaviour therapy for people with learning disabilities
- Editors:
- KROESE Biza Stenfert, DAGNAN Dave, LOUMIDIS Konstantinos
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 203p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Includes chapters on: conceptual and contextual issues in cognitive-behaviour therapy for people with learning difficulties; theoretical and practical issues; anger assessment for people with mild learning difficulties in secure settings; a cognitive-behavioural approach to understanding and assessing depression in people with learning difficulties; teaching cognitive self-regulation of independence and emotion control skills; social problem solving groups; cognitive-behaviour therapy for anxiety; working with carers of people with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour; and sustaining a cognitive psychology for people with learning difficulties.
“Getting into it”: people with intellectual disabilities’ experiences and views of Behavioural Activation and Guided Self‐Help for depression
- Authors:
- KNIGHT Roseanna, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(4), 2019, pp.819-830.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: No studies have explored the acceptability of Behavioural Activation and Guided Self‐Help interventions for depression with people who have intellectual disabilities. Method: Twenty‐five participants were purposively sampled from participants taking part in a trial comparing Behavioural Activation with a Guided Self‐Help intervention. A framework analysis was used to analyse interviews covering participants’ expectations and views of therapy. Results: Participants were largely positive about both interventions. However, they identified specific aspects of each intervention which they had found helpful. All participants valued the therapeutic relationship. The participants also had a number of criticisms and suggestions for improving the therapies. A common concern was the time‐limited nature of the interventions and a wish for longer‐term help. Overall, both sets of participants felt the interventions had relevance for their wider lives. Conclusions: The participants reported having positive engagement with the therapies but expressed a wish for longer‐term supportive relationships. (Edited publisher abstract)
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.
A solution-focused approach to mental health intervention in school settings
- Authors:
- GINGERICH Wallace J., WABEKE Todd
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Schools, 23(1), January 2001, pp.33-47.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This article describes the use of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) for working with children who present with mental health problems in the school setting. SFBT eschews a pathology-based model of mental health, focusing instead on the client's strengths and desire to change. The article describes the techniques and application of SFBT and discusses the prevalence of child mental health problems. Emphasis throughout is placed on empirical support for the effectiveness of SFBT.