Author: Chelsea Bocard

Recording of online community discussion with VKC researchers discussing mental health and IDD, including increased stigma, accessibility and affordability of supports and treatment options.

Partnership for a Resilient Kentucky (PaRK) is a network of organizations and People with disabilities, advocates dedicated to promoting positive childhood experiences and resilience across the lifespan and addressing the […]

Siguiendo este módulo, los participantes podrán: Describe las definiciones de discapacidad, Hablar sobre la historia de la discapacidad y el movimiento por los derechos de las personas con discapacidad, Reconocer […]

Learn about the diagnosis for psychotic disorders in people with IDD, including descriptions of common presentations, discussion of treatment, and medication monitoring.

Learn how mood disorders manifest in people with ID, including diagnostic and treatment challenges, and methods of overcoming them.

Identify common behavior in people with mental health conditions and ID and learn about de-escalation strategies.

Learn how anxiety manifests in people with ID compared to the general population.

Learn the signs and effects of trauma on people with IDD, how to use trauma-informed care, challenging behavior, and the importance of supporting mental wellness.

Learn about mental health conditions and concerns for people with IDD and explore what it means to have a co-occurring IDD and mental health condition.

This module covers trauma-informed care for patients with IDD. Learn about the prevalence of trauma and the circumstances that cause it in people with IDD, including the signs and symptoms […]