Abstract
Nosographic, clinical, therapeutic and psychosocial aspects of psychopathological disorders in 43 mentally retarded patients followed from 1988 to 1991 are presented. Mental problems in mentally retarded subjects are linked to mental illness but do not form a continuum with it. The prognosis is generally favourable. Great attention must be given to the psychosocial aspects as social integration is almost always at risk in the mentally retarded.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 239-246 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Disability and Rehabilitation |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1995 |
Keywords
- Mental retardation
- Psychopathological disorders
- Psychosocial consequences
- Therapeutic interventions
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Health Professions(all)