Exploration of the dynamic barriers to adults with intellectual disabilities accessing mainstream mental health services

Author:

McNally Paddy,McMurray Kimberly

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the experiences of psychologists in considering the barriers to people with intellectual disabilities being able to access mainstream mental health services. Design/methodology/approach – The information relating to participant experiences was gathered by conducting two focus groups: one with psychologists working in the adult mental health service and the second with psychologists working in the learning disability service. A thematic analysis was used to determine the main themes from each of the focus groups. Findings – The overarching themes for the psychologists in the adult mental health service related to: service restrictions; confidence in their ability/skills; and resistance to change. The overarching themes for the psychologists in the learning disability service reflected: future thinking; protection; pessimism; and clarification around mental health and learning disability. Originality/value – The discussion includes consideration of the dynamic positions of the two services and recommendations for an integrated system of working.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health

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