Affiliation:
1. Yona Lunsky, Johanna Lake, and Anupam Thakur, Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Abstract
Abstract
There are significant research gaps with regard to understanding and addressing the mental health concerns of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. In this article, we reflect on research we have carried out about mental health and IDD prior to and during the pandemic in Ontario, Canada. We aim to address how partnering with people with IDD, family caregivers, service providers, and policy makers can help accelerate needed progress in this area. We conclude with some lessons learned during the pandemic about what to emphasize in building and maintaining such partnerships.
Publisher
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)
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