Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Adults with Mild Intellectual Disabilities
Author Information
Author(s): Angela Hassiotis, Marc Serfaty, Kiran Azam, Andre Strydom, Sue Martin, Charles Parkes, Robert Blizard, Michael King
Primary Institution: University College Medical School
Hypothesis
Cognitive behaviour treatment is more clinically and cost effective than treatment as usual for depression, anxiety and mixed affective states in adults with mild intellectual disabilities.
Conclusion
The study aims to determine the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled trial for cognitive behaviour therapy in people with intellectual disabilities.
Supporting Evidence
- People with intellectual disabilities can benefit from cognitive behavioural therapy.
- The study aims to create a manual for therapists to use CBT with this population.
- Previous studies have shown that psychotherapy can be effective for people with intellectual disabilities.
Takeaway
This study is trying to see if a special type of talking therapy can help adults with mild learning difficulties who feel sad or anxious.
Methodology
Thirty participants with mild intellectual disabilities will be randomly assigned to either cognitive behaviour therapy or treatment as usual, with assessments at baseline, end of treatment, and six months later.
Limitations
The sample size is too small to test for statistically significant differences in clinical or social outcomes.
Participant Demographics
Adults over 18 years with mild intellectual disabilities.
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