Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis Support
Specialist support for mental health conditions in people with intellectual disability.
Understanding Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis Support
Dual diagnosis means intellectual disability plus a mental health condition. Mental health conditions in people with intellectual disability are often unrecognised. Yet with appropriate support, mental health improves significantly.
- Mental health conditions often missed in people with intellectual disability
- Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and psychosis can occur
- Communication difficulties making diagnosis complex
- Severe suffering if mental health condition goes untreated
- Yet with proper diagnosis and treatment, mental health improves significantly
Recognising and treating mental health conditions in dual diagnosis dramatically improves wellbeing and functioning.
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How Home Care Experts Helps
Home Care Experts specialises in dual diagnosis. We work with psychiatrists experienced in intellectual disability.
- Specialist mental health assessment in intellectual disability
- Mental health treatment coordination with psychiatrists
- Medication management tailored to intellectual disability
- Mental health coping strategy development
- Emotional support and crisis prevention
- Behaviour understanding as reflection of mental health needs
We ensure mental health conditions are recognised and treated appropriately.
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