Psychological assessments and interventions

Question 1

What are some psychological approaches to treatment?

Answer 1

• Psychoeducation
• Extended rapport building
• Adapted CBT: very person-centred
• Trauma informed care

Question 2

What are some psychological approaches to assessment?

Answer 2

• Mini mans; based on a QoL tool, developed with service users.
• WEMWBS: recently adapted for LD
• Glasgow: depression
• PBS outcomes:

Question 3

What are some potential signs that someone with a learning disability needs a referral to psychology?

Answer 3

Loss of skills
Social withdrawal
Irritability
Avoidance
Agitation 
Loss of interest in activities they usually enjoy

Question 4

What do you know about mental health assessments for adults with a learning disability?

Answer 4

• Best to use tools which have been developed or adapted for people with LD
• If the tool has not been developed or adapted for people with LD, then take this into account when interpreting the results.
• Children: developmental behaviour checklist parent version OR strengths and difficulties questionnaire.
• Adults: Glasgow depression scale.

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Question 5

How should a mental health assessment during a crisis be conducted?

Answer 5

• include an ax of the person’s mental health
• include a risk assessment; risk to self, others, self-neglect, vulnerability to exploitation, likelihood and severity of any particular risk

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