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Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Vol. 12, No. 1, 25-39 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1744629507086606
© 2008 SAGE Publications

Psycho-educational groups for people with a dual diagnosis of psychosis and mild intellectual disability

A preliminary study

Valerie Crowley

Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust, UK

John Rose

The University of Birmingham, UK, Dudley PCT, UK, J.L.Rose{at}bham.ac.uk

Jo Smith

Worcester Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, UK

Kate Hobster

Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust, UK

Eleanor Ansell

Hillingdon PCT, UK

There have been considerable developments in psychosocial interventions for people with psychosis, but few studies on their application to individuals with a dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and psychosis. This includes the use of psycho-educational groups to develop a greater understanding of the impact of psychosis. Eight individuals with a dual diagnosis of mild to borderline intellectual disabilities and psychosis took part in a psycho-education group supported by a carer. Measures of knowledge and self-esteem were completed pre- and post-group. All participants completed the programme and measures of psychosis knowledge showed increases post-group. The participants were able to understand the concept of psychosis, the need for medication, the role of stress and early signs of relapse. This approach may help participants to have a better understanding of their condition and prepare them to cope better in the future.

Key Words: dual diagnosis • intellectual disability • psycho-educational groups • psychosis • psychosocial intervention


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