Prevalence rates of common mental health disorders (i.e., depression and anxiety) begin to increase in early adolescence. Approximately 20 percent of youth experience a mental health problem prior to adulthood. Prevalence rates of mental disorders for youths with ID can be two to three times higher than for typically developing youths. Existing methods of diagnosing mental disorders in individuals with ID are limited. This presentation describes the pilot development of a valid and reliable diagnostic interview specifically designed for assessing mental health disorders in adolescents with mild to moderate ID, ages 14 – 24.
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