Mental Health
Mental Health Topics
Please explore the resources below to learn about mental health and the intersection between mental health and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
The Culture of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and its Impact on Psychiatric Care (5/2023)
Michelle Scotton Franklin, Phd, APRN
Key Points:
• examples of stigma and discrimination within the IDD community
• challenges faced by individuals and families of individuals in the IDD community
• considerations for providers supporting the IDD community
Psychosis In People with ID:
Challenges in Differential Diagnosis
Laurie Charlot, PhD
Developmental Psychologist
National START Team Consultant
Asst. Prof. UMass Medical School
Dir. Becket Multidisciplinary ID/MH Evaluation Team