Conducting mental health assessments of people with learning disabilities
The aim of this article is to identify some of the challenges involved in conducting mental health assessments of people with learning disabilities and to provide practical advice for nurses on how to overcome these issues.
How a medicines review in your home can help you get the most from your medicines
Taking medicines can be complicated, especially when you’re taking multiple medicines. A medicines review in your home can help make sure your medicines are safe and working well for you.
RACGP Providing high quality health care to people with developmental (intellectual) disability
This video assists healthcare professionals in providing care to people with intellectual disability.
Self-advocacy for the NDIS (Mental health) Resource booklet
Self-advocacy involves speaking up for yourself and knowing your rights about the things that matter to you. Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) have developed a self-advocacy model to assist you to be able to speak up for yourself. The model was co-produced with people who have experienced compulsory mental health treatment or have used mental health services.
Intellectual disability and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
By the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Provide safe and inclusive health care for people with intellectual disability
By the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Supporting People with Intellectual Disability who have Experienced Domestic and Family Violence
A Handbook on Supporting People with Intellectual Disability who have Experienced Domestic and Family Violence (pwd.org.au)
Healthy Relationships and Sexuality: Information for people with Down syndrome and their families
A guide to promote conversation between people with Down syndrome and their families about relationships, sexuality, staying healthy, rights, and consent.
3DN – Intellectual Disability Mental Health Core Competency Framework: A Manual for Mental Health Professionals
A Framework that outlines the core attributes required by mental health professionals when working with people with an intellectual disability and their families or supports
3DN – Accessible Mental Health Services for People with an Intellectual Disability: A Guide for Providers
A guide for health professionals on accessible mental health services for people with an intellectual disability
