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Ouellette-Kuntz, H.; Cobigo, V.; Balogh, R.; Wilton, A.; Lunsky, Y. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: Secondary prevention involves the early detection of disease while it is asymptomatic to prevent its progression. For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, secondary prevention is critical as they may not have the ability to recognize the early signs and symptoms of disease or lack accessible information about these.…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Prevention, Adults
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Lunsky, Y.; Garcin, N.; Morin, D.; Cobigo, V.; Bradley, E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: People with intellectual disabilities are known to have a high prevalence of mental health problems but few studies have considered how such mental health problems are addressed in Canada. The purpose of the present study was to document both the range of mental health services available to individuals with intellectual disabilities…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Retardation, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health
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Lunsky, Y.; Bradley, E.; Durbin, J.; Koegl, C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2008
Background: Over the years, the closure of institutions has meant that individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) must access mainstream (i.e. general) mental health services. However, concern that general services may not adequately meet the needs of patients with ID and mental illness has led to the development and implementation of more…
Descriptors: Health Services, Substance Abuse, Mental Retardation, Psychiatric Hospitals