Mental health issues can affect anyone, including people with
learning disabilities or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD). Co-occurrence of mental health and learning disabilities
might be present from birth, or be acquired later. They may be temporary
or chronic.
Here you will find many tips and guidelines for preventing, identifying,
and addressing mental health issues linked to learning disabilities.
Years of research have yielded a considerable body of knowledge
of how to cope with the risks for mental health issues that learning
disabilities present.
What Parents Need to Know to Help Chidren with Learning Disabilities Become Successful Adults. Full article
Mental Health and Learning Disabilities:
Why a Higher Risk?: Certain aspects of learning disabilities increase
the risk for an individual to experience mental health issues. Learn
why. Full article
Preventing Mental Health Problems:
Tips for Parents of Young Children: Basic suggestions for avoiding
problems associated with poor mental health. Full
article
Childhood Depression: Children
with learning disabilities are prone to chronic depression. Understand
the signs that may indicate depression in children. Full
article
Symptoms of Mental Health Disturbances:
Knowing these signs of trouble can sometimes help you identify someone
who needs help. Full article
Preventing Mental Health Problems in Older Adolescents and Adults: Information on the attributes
found in successful adults with learning disabilities and ways to
avoid mental health issues. Full article
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