An Introduction to Supporting the Mental Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Guide for Professionals, Support Staff and Families Abbien Crowley Ciucci and those who helped and

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An Introduction to Supporting the Mental Health of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Guide for Professionals, Support Staff and Families Abbien Crowley Ciucci and those who helped andThis introductory guide uses common language in order to demystify mental health and illness in the lives of people with intellectual disability. The varied content contains a number of case studies illustrating common mental health problems, and explains how people with intellectual disabilities can be supported to protect their mental well being. It provides guidance on treating a person with intellectual disability for a mental health problem,