The presentation and assessment of mental health problems in people with learning disabilities
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The presentation and assessment of mental health problems in people with learning disabilities

Steve Hardy The training coordinator, Estia Centre, Guy’s Hospital, London
Nick Bouras Professor of Psychiatry, Estia Centre and Consultant Psychiatrist at the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust

Mental health problems are more prevalent among people with learning disabilities, though they often go undetected and untreated. The authors provide an up to date overview of issues of presentation, assessment and diagnosis.

Learning Disability Practice. 5, 3, 33-39. doi: 10.7748/ldp2002.04.5.3.33.c1480

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