title: Psycho-educational groups for people with a dual diagnosis of psychosis and mild intellectual disability: a preliminary study.
abstract: There have been considerable developments in psychosocial interventions for people with psychosis, but few studies on their application to individuals with a dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and psychosis. This includes the use of psycho-educational groups to develop a greater understanding of the impact of psychosis. Eight individuals with a dual diagnosis of mild to borderline intellectual disabilities and psychosis took part in a psycho-education group supported by a carer. Measures of knowledge and self-esteem were completed pre- and post-group. All participants completed the programme and measures of psychosis knowledge showed increases post-group. The participants were able to understand the concept of psychosis, the need for medication, the role of stress and early signs of relapse. This approach may help participants to have a better understanding of their condition and prepare them to cope better in the future.
authors.affiliation: Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust, UK.
authors.forename: Valerie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Crowley
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rose
authors.forename: Jo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hobster
authors.forename: Eleanor
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ansell
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D017831:Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); D005260:Female; D016352:Group Homes; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012307:Risk Factors; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents