This study utilized a mixed methods approach to examine the feasibility and acceptability of
group compassion focused therapy for adults with intellectual disabilities (CFT-ID). Six …

Background Several studies have found a heightened prevalence of mental health disorders
in people with intellectual disabilities (ID). There have been a number of successful case …

BACKGROUND Anger is a frequent problem for many people with intellectual disabilities,
and is often expressed as verbal and/or physical aggression. Cognitive-behaviour therapy …

Purpose Trauma-focussed cognitive-behaviour therapy (TF-CBT) is the most effective
treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Individuals who present with complex …

Depression is common in individuals with intellectual disabilities, but evidence regarding
treatment for this population is lacking. Through a systematic literature review of cognitive …

Background People with intellectual disabilities (ID) should be able to access the Improving
Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme, currently a main provider of …

Background Clinicians recommend including carers or others in a supporting role in the
therapy as an important adaptation of psychological therapies for people with intellectual …

BACKGROUND: Depression is the most prevalent mental health problem among people
with learning disabilities. OBJECTIVE: The trial investigated the clinical effectiveness and …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the development and evaluation of an
original training package for staff members on an awareness of an adapted Dialectical …

Despite anxiety being more prevalent in youth with intellectual developmental disorder (IDD)
compared to their peers without disabilities, studies on school-based anxiety interventions …