Psychological therapies for adults with intellectual disabilities

Chapter 1: Mental Health and Emotional Problems in People with Intellectual Disabilities; Chapter 2: Social and Psychological Factors as Determinants of Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties; Chapter 3: The Assessment of Mental Health Problems in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities; Chapter 4: Preparing People with Intellectual Disabilities for Psychological Treatment; Chapter 5: Adapting Psychological Therapies for People with Intellectual Disabilities I: Assessment and Cognitive Deficit Considerations; Chapter 6: Adapting Psychological Therapies for People with Intellectual Disabilities II: Treatment Approaches and Modifications; Chapter 7: Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders; Chapter 8: Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Mood Disorders; Chapter 9: Anger Control Problems; Chapter 10: Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Psychosis; Chapter 11: Cognitive–Behavioral Treatment for Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Men with Intellectual Disabilities; Chapter 12: Developing Psychotherapeutic Interventions for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders; Chapter 13: Supporting Care Staff Using Mindfulness- and Acceptance-Based Approaches; Chapter 14: Behavioral Approaches to Working with Mental Health Problems; Chapter 15: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and People with Intellectual Disabilities; Chapter 16: Mindfulness-Based Approaches; Chapter 17: Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Psychological Therapies in the Intellectual Disability Field: “The Translational Continuum”.

Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities brings together contributions from leading proponents of psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities, which offer key information on the nature and prevalence of psychological and mental health problems, the delivery of treatment approaches, and the effectiveness of treatment. Offers a detailed guide to available therapies for adults with intellectual disabilities. Includes case illustrations to demonstrate therapies in action. Provides up-to-date coverage of current research in the field. Puts forward a consideration of the wider contexts for psychological therapy including the relationship with social deprivation, general health, and the cost effectiveness of treatment. Places individual interventions in the context of the person's immediate social network including families and carers. Includes contributions from leading proponents from around the world.