Supporting People with IDD and Mental Health Conditions
Many people with an intellectual and developmental disability, or IDD, also have a mental health condition. Despite this, too many mental health conditions are not recognized or treated. When people with IDD don’t get the right treatment, challenging behavior often worsens leading to poor outcomes for the person and those around them. Supporting people with IDD and mental health needs requires a different approach than supporting someone who does not have a mental health diagnosis. In this course, you will learn about common mental health conditions and how they affect people with IDD. You will also learn how you can support people who are dually diagnosed.
This course does not intend to diagnose or prescribe treatment for mental health conditions.
Many people with an intellectual and developmental disability, or IDD, also have a mental health condition. Despite this, too many mental health conditions are not recognized or treated. When people with IDD don’t get the right treatment, challenging behavior often worsens leading to poor outcomes for the person and those around them. Supporting people with IDD and mental health needs requires a different approach than supporting someone who does not have a mental health diagnosis. In this course, you will learn about common mental health conditions and how they affect people with IDD. You will also learn how you can support people who are dually diagnosed. This course does not intend to diagnose or prescribe treatment for mental health conditions.
National Academy of Certified Care Managers
Relias,LLC is approved by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) as a continuing education provider, #18-502RA.
This activity approved for 1.00 CMC contact hours
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2437987
Explain how 6 co-occurring mental health conditions affect people with IDD.
Identify the basic symptoms of 6 mental health conditions.
Describe how 6 mental health conditions affect support needs for a person with IDD.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Mental Health Conditions and IDD
What is a Mental Health Condition?
Life Events
Co-occurring Conditions
Causes of Mental Health Conditions
Risk Factors for Mental Health Conditions
Symptoms of a Mental Health Condition
How Often Does it Happen?
What Can It Mean for Someone with IDD?
What to Watch For
General Support Needs
Review
Summary
Section 3: Common Mental Health Conditions
Bipolar Disorder
Knowledge Check
Depression
Knowledge Check
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Knowledge Check
Anxiety Disorders
Knowledge Check
Thought Conditions or Psychosis
Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD
Review
Summary
Section 4: Treatment Options for Dual Diagnosis
Behavior Management
Psychotherapy
Medication
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Diane VanHusen received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. She has over 35 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, early intervention teacher, IDD case manager, and executive director for an ICF/IID facility. She has developed and provided training on a variety of topics related to intellectual and developmental disability services.Expert Reviewer: Melissa Parnell, PhD, CBIS, CCDS, CCTP, HSP
Dr. Parnell has 18 years of experience working with children, adults, and families. She has extensive training and experience in the evaluation and treatment of trauma, dementia, school problems, behavioral difficulties, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, relationships, and mental health. Dr. Parnell has specialized training in the area of developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, trauma, and traumatic brain injury. She is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist with the Brain Injury Association of America, is nationally certified as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist, is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with the International Association of Trauma Professionals, is a Certified Dementia Care Specialist, is an EMDR Therapist, and is an affiliated trainer with the NTG for Dementia Capable Care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Dr. Parnell also serves on the Board of Directors for the NTG, where she is Co-Chair of the Membership Committee. Dr. Parnell currently holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master's Degree in School Psychology from East Carolina University, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is credentialed as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and she is licensed in the state of North Carolina as a Licensed Psychologist, Health Services Provider.
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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