A psychoeducational course offered young adults with mild intellectual disabilities in specialist health care services: a systematic assessment of feasibility

This study examined whether a psychoeducational course offered in specialist health care services was feasible, applicable, and beneficial for young adults (18–35) with mild intellectual disabilities (n = 30). Psychoeducation focusing on self-care and adaptive functioning is recommended to prevent mental health problems in this population. The present study was designed as a pre- post feasibility study with the following systematic assessments: 1) Registration of attendance and participant satisfaction, 2) Assessment of symptoms of anxiety, depression, adaptive and executive functioning pre- post course, and 3) Evaluation of the assessment tools used. The study found high attendance and strong participant satisfaction. There were individual differences in mental health symptoms, adaptive skills, and executive functioning before the course, with minimal changes afterward. The assessment tools varied in applicability and response rates. In conclusion, the study indicates high feasibility and applicability for the study population. However, the study points out methodological issues that future research should address, particularly regarding utility and measurement tools.