Mental health, intellectual disabilities, and the ageing process / Philip W. Davidson, Vee P. Prasher and Matthew P. Janicki.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction--Goals of the book--Final thoughts--PART 1: Prevalence and characteristics:- 2. Prevalence of Mental and Behavioral Disorders:- Issues affecting prevalence estimation--Prevalence of mental and behavior disorders--Future research needs--Summary--References--3. Psychopathology in Older Age:- Prevalence of psychiatric disorder--Psychiatric assessment scales--Specific psychiatric disorders--Summary--References--4. Assessment of Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders:- Background--Diagnostic classification, labels and definitions--Psychiatric and psychological assessment models--The process of assessment--Diagnosis of specific psychiatric disorders--Summary--References--5. Depression in Aging Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities:- Prevalence--Etiological factors--Clinical presentation--Assessment and diagnosis of depression--Treatment--Prognosis--Summary-- References--6. Behavioral Manifestations of Medical Conditions:- Types of specific psychiatric and behavioral manifestations--Known behavioral associations with specific medical conditions--Summary--References--7. Emotional and Behavioral Disturbances in Adults with Down Syndrome:- Challenging and madadaptive behaviors--Common psychiatric signs and symptoms--Psychiatric diagnosis--Illustrative case examples--Summary--References--PART 2: Diagnosis and Treatment:- 8. Psychological Interventions and Psychotherapy:- Characteristics affecting psychotherapeutic interventions--Alternative approaches--A general model for psychotherapy in old age--Model adaptations for older people with ID--Considerations for psychological interventions--Interventions related to specific situations in old age--Supporting mental health--Summary--References--9. Aging-Related Behavioral Interventions:- General features and history of applied behavior analysis--Applications--ABA intervention with older adults--Summary--References--10. Psychotropic Medications:- Use of psychotropic medications in aging persons with dual diagnosis:- Specific classes of psychotropic medications--Summary--References--11. Legal, Ethical and Due Process Issues:- Informed consent, proxy consent and right to refuse treatment--Drugs used for non-approved applications with adults with ID--Diagnostic-based pharmacological treatment--Summary--References--12. Coping with Bereavement: the Dynamics of Intervention:-The historical and social context framing current discussion--How did this thinking impact on practice?--Issues of bereavement for older people with ID--Older people and their aging parents--Intervening before a death--Inclusion at bereavement--A current bereavement intervention study--Summary--References--13. Psychosocial Concerns Among Aging Family Carers:- Demography of caring--Primary family carers--Family caring and psychosocial distress--Service system issues--Differences between mothers and fathers as carers--Stress and coping differences among carers--Carers from diverse cultures--Grandparent carers--Interventions--Summary--References--PART 3: Service System Issues:--14. Community Mental Health and Support Services:-Policy and planning--Service models--Distinguishing between challenging behaviors and mental health problems or psychiatric disorders--Developing a continuum of generic and specialist mental health services--Provision of adequate assessment and treatment--Provision of essential supports and services--A conceptual framework of services--Summary--References--15. Community Education and Prevention Strategies:- Training model--Prevention strategies--Summary--References--16.Nurse Roles in Supporting Aging Persons with Mental Health Problems:-Contrasts and challenges in aging persons with ID--General approaches--Nursing roles in assessment and intervention--Interventions--~Summary--References--17. Future Directions and Challenges:- References.

Evidence suggests that mental health disorders may occur in up to half of all persons with intellectual disability and that these disorders accelerate with age. This book explores the issues involved.