title: Learning disability and mental health.
abstract: Essential facts [Figure: see text] Learning disabilities affect about 1.5 million people in the UK. The prevalence of mental health problems is considerably higher for those with learning disabilities than for the general population; estimates suggest 30-50% of adults are affected.
authors.forename: Lynne
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pearce
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D008603:Mental Health; D006113:United Kingdom