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The document is a summary of a webinar on treatment considerations for transitional age youth with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-morbid serious mental illness. The webinar was part of the Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness (CSS-SMI) initiative, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and implemented by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).<br /><br />The webinar discusses the population of transitional age youth (16-24/26-year-olds) with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-morbid serious mental illness. It explores the implications of the aging out process, legal status, home, education, and medical care for this population. The webinar also addresses the definition and prevalence of serious mental illness (SMI), as well as intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). It highlights the prevalence of IDD and co-morbid SMI, as well as the screening methods for diagnosing these conditions.<br /><br />Treatment considerations for this population are discussed, including medicolegal considerations, treatment settings, adjunctive therapies, psychopharmacology, and common co-occurring medical conditions. The webinar emphasizes the importance of an interdisciplinary approach, the use of evidence-based practices, and the need for more research in this area.<br /><br />The document also provides references for further reading on the topic and mentions upcoming webinars and resources related to the treatment of transitional age youth with IDD and co-morbid SMI. It concludes with information on how to claim continuing education credits and request consultations through the SMI Adviser mobile app.
Keywords
Transitional age youth
Intellectual disabilities
Developmental disabilities
Serious mental illness
Treatment considerations
Medicolegal considerations
Adjunctive therapies
Psychopharmacology
Evidence-based practices
Interdisciplinary approach
Funding for SMI Adviser was made possible by Grant No. SM080818 from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the U.S. Government.
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