The assessment of depression in people with severe to profound intellectual disability
(severe–profound ID) is challenging, primarily due to inability to report internal states such …

Background Depression is one of the most common forms of psychopathology in people
with intellectual disability (ID). The present study evaluated the utility of an expanded …

Background Research on affective disorders in adults with intellectual disability (ID)
suggests that depression may not present a 'classic picture'in individuals with severe and …

Background The diagnosis of depression in severe and profound intellectual disability is
challenging. Without adequate skills in verbal selfexpression, standardized diagnostic …

Background Psychiatric evaluation of adults with intellectual disability (ID) remains complex
because of limitations in verbal abilities, atypical clinical presentation and challenging …

Background Despite widespread acceptance that depression can occur in adults with
intellectual disability (ID), the difficulties encountered in its assessment and diagnosis have …

The aim of this study was to determine the presentation and risk factors for depression in
adults with mild/moderate intellectual disability (ID). A sample of 151 adults (83 males and …

Mental health problems affect people with intellectual disabilities (ID) at rates similar to or in
excess of the non-ID population. People with severe ID are likely to have persistent mental …

Objective: To examine the available literature regarding prevalence, clinical features and
treatment of depression in adults with intellectual disability (ID). Method: A review of …

Affective disorders, particularly depression, are common in adults with intellectual
disabilities. However the detection of these disorders is hindered by the varied presentation …