Schizophrenia and intellectual disabilities

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Schizophrenia amongst people with intellectual disabilities requires special consideration.

References

• Duggan L, Brylewski J. Antipsychotic medication versus placebo for people with both schizophrenia and learning disability. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009.
• Gustafsson C, Ojehagen A, Hansson L et al. Effects of psychosocial interventions for people with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems: a survey of systematic reviews. Research on Social Work Practice 2009; 19(3): 281-291.