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Who are the dually diagnosed?

S A Borthwick-Duffy1, R K Eyman

  • 1University of California, Riverside.

American Journal of Mental Retardation : AJMR
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Diagnosing mental health problems in individuals with mental retardation is challenging. Behavior problems, cognitive abilities, and social skills significantly impact dual diagnosis likelihood in this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Assessing mental health in individuals with mental retardation presents diagnostic complexities.
  • Systemic factors influence the assignment of dual diagnoses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between behavioral issues, individual characteristics, residential settings, and dual diagnoses in individuals with mental retardation.
  • To investigate factors associated with mental health diagnoses in a large cohort of individuals with mental retardation.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a state database encompassing 78,603 individuals with mental retardation receiving state services.
  • Examination of observed behavior problems, individual characteristics, and residential placement patterns.

Main Results:

  • Extrapunitive maladaptive behaviors were linked to mental health diagnoses.
  • Cognitive abilities and social skills were also associated with the likelihood of receiving a dual diagnosis.
  • Specific behavioral and individual factors predict mental health diagnoses in this population.

Conclusions:

  • Behavioral manifestations, cognitive functioning, and social skills are key indicators for mental health conditions in individuals with mental retardation.
  • Understanding these associations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and service provision.
  • Further interpretation of these findings is necessary for clinical and policy implications.

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