Assessment of Mental Health Problems

Abstract

This paper examines the process of assessing mental health needs for people with learning disabilities, considering questions of targeting, mental illness and challenging behaviour, diagnostic assessment and quality of life. It recommends comprehensive assessment within an integrated care approach.

Citation

Moss, S. (1999), "Assessment of Mental Health Problems", Tizard Learning Disability Review, Vol. 4 No. 2, pp. 14-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/13595474199900014