What are the harmful or negative effects of psychological therapy on adults with intellectual disabilities?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19005232
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Abstract

There is evidence suggesting that psychological therapy may be less effective and even detrimental for adults with intellectual disabilities due to factors like stigma and insufficiently adapted interventions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Down syndrome and intellectual disability research Behavioral and Psychological Studies Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
13 March 2026
Language
EN