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Symptoms of Depression in People with Learning Disabilities

Knowledge of Various Members of the Multidisciplinary Team Involved in the Care and Assessment of Challenging Behaviour

Alison C. Munden

Newtown Hospital, Worcester, UK

David W. Perry

Gulson Hospital, Coventry, UK

Depression is increasingly being recognized as an important cause of morbidity in learning disabilities, with particularly high levels in those previously thought to have had challenging behaviour. The problems of making a diagnosis in this population, however, are well known. One of the main issues is the atypical presentation of the disorder. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge of a wide range of professionals involved in the care of people with learning disabilities. Overall, the results were encouraging, showing a relatively high baseline level of knowledge about depression, and an enthusiasm for further training.

Key Words: challenging behaviour • depression • learning disability

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Vol. 6, No. 1, 13-22 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/146900470200600101
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