Current opinion in psychiatry
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To provide an update on recent trends and developments in the study of psychopathology in persons with intellectual disability. This topic is of considerable importance to mental health professionals as rates of psychopathology are much higher for persons with intellectual disabilities relative to the general population. ⋯ A better understanding of psychopathology and how to assess and treat it in persons with intellectual disability is occurring. However, much is yet to be learned in this relatively new field of study.
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Curr Opin Psychiatry · Sep 2011
ReviewPerspectives of intellectual disability in the People's Republic of China: epidemiology, policy, services for children and adults.
This review aims to provide an overview of the current status and recent developments in epidemiology, public policy and services for children and adults with intellectual disability in China. ⋯ Supported by the Central Government of the People's Republic of China, there has been remarkable progress in the formulation of policies and provision of services for people with intellectual disability in recent years. However, there continue to be a lot of unmet needs among this population, particularly those living in rural areas. Therefore, further commitment, coordination and resource allocation are required to improve the lives of people with intellectual disability in China.
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Curr Opin Psychiatry · Sep 2011
ReviewPerspectives of intellectual disability in Greece: epidemiology, policy, services for children and adults.
The purpose of this review is to investigate the existing situation regarding how people with intellectual disability are treated in contemporary Greece. ⋯ The main conclusion of this review is that, since 1980, the situation of people with intellectual disability has been steadily improving in the areas of civil rights, social support, special education, and use of health services. However, the deficiency of official national data on intellectual disability does not allow a complete and documented evaluation of the situation in the country. Furthermore, the lack of epidemiological data undermines the development and establishment of evidence-based public policies.
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Curr Opin Psychiatry · Sep 2011
ReviewPerspectives of intellectual disability in Serbia and Bulgaria: epidemiology, policy and services for children and adults.
The review aims to summarize data published in scientific journals and available from official websites on epidemiology, policies and services for children and adults with intellectual disability in Serbia and Bulgaria, countries which are in the process of rapid political, economic and social changes. ⋯ There has been encouraging progress in policies and services aimed to improve the well being and respect of human rights of persons with intellectual disability in Serbia and Bulgaria, but well designed and methodologically rigourous scientific studies are needed to inform the future policies and practice for the benefit of people with intellectual disability.
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Curr Opin Psychiatry · May 2011
ReviewA review of current ethical concerns and challenges in substance use disorder research.
To consider and summarize provocative and important publications from 2009 and 2010 related to the ethics of international substance use disorder research. ⋯ Ethical dilemmas are inherent in the pursuit of any research; in substance use disorder research, often situated in a community with at-risk populations, questions such as who sets the research agenda and what norms are followed are critically important. Responsible research that protects participants and their communities internationally requires ongoing vigilance.