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Improving mental health services for people with intellectual disabilities: service users' views

Improving mental health services for people with intellectual disabilities: service users' views The aim of this study was to seek the opinions of people with an intellectual disability who have additional mental health needs about the mental health services they receive. A semi‐structured focus group methodology was used to ask participants about all aspects of the mental health services they receive. Overall, it was found that participants valued staff who listened to them and actively tried to help with their difficulties. They also wanted choice and control over their lives, particularly with regard to meaningful day activities. Limitations of the study are highlighted. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Emerald Publishing

Improving mental health services for people with intellectual disabilities: service users' views

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2010 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
2044-1282
DOI
10.5042/amhid.2010.0674
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Abstract

The aim of this study was to seek the opinions of people with an intellectual disability who have additional mental health needs about the mental health services they receive. A semi‐structured focus group methodology was used to ask participants about all aspects of the mental health services they receive. Overall, it was found that participants valued staff who listened to them and actively tried to help with their difficulties. They also wanted choice and control over their lives, particularly with regard to meaningful day activities. Limitations of the study are highlighted.

Journal

Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual DisabilitiesEmerald Publishing

Published: Dec 8, 2010

Keywords: Intellectual disabilities; Learning disabilities; Mental health; Focus groups; Service user views

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