[Mental health among mentally disabled persons].
BACKGROUND
Mentally retarded persons have high prevalences of psychiatric disorders and often receive little professional help for them.


METHODS
From a total of 48 mentally retarded inhabitants in a local community, 28 were selected on the basis of possible psychiatric problems. A psychiatrist diagnosed the persons and gave advice based on personal observation, contact with caregivers, and all available documentation.


RESULTS
The estimated levels of functioning were adjusted for 19 persons. 32 new psychiatric diagnoses were detected. Milieu changes were recommended for 25 persons, and 26 changes in psychotropic medication were recommended.


CONCLUSIONS
Although the procedure is workintensive, the results justify the described approach.
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D000328:Adult; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008603:Mental Health; D009664:Norway; D019989:Persons with Intellectual Disabilities / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012944:Social Support
D011619:Psychotropic Drugs