Managing challenging behavior in people with intellectual disabilities in communities and reducing hospital stays: Current and future challenges from an European perspective
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.928
Abstract: Prevalence of intellectual disability (ID) ranges from 0.05 to 1.55%. A total of10–15% of the people with ID present with challenging behavior (CB). This causes a significant strain on mental health services. People with ID;… read more here.
Keywords: specialist services; health services; challenging behavior; services people ... See more keywords
Impact of Peer Specialist Services on Residential Stability and Behavioral Health Status Among Formerly Homeless Veterans With Cooccurring Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions
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DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000001284
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Objectives: This study tested the impacts of peer specialists on housing stability, substance abuse, and mental health status for previously homeless Veterans with cooccurring mental health issues… read more here.
Keywords: peer specialist; health; housing; mental health ... See more keywords
Investigating the Degree of Reliable Change Among Persons Assigned to Receive Mental Health Peer Specialist Services.
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DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201800118
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Peer specialists are individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders trained to use their experiences to help others with similar disorders. Evidence for the effectiveness of peer specialist services has been mixed in… read more here.
Keywords: change; specialist services; positive change; peer specialist ... See more keywords