Improving mental health care for people with an intellectual disability in Singapore: bridging the health-social care divide.
- Author:
Ker-Chiah WEI
1
;
Cheng LEE
;
Rathi MAHENDRAN
;
Choon Guan LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Community Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health, 10 Buangkok View, Singapore 539747. Ker_Chiah_Wei@imh.com.sg
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Child;
Education, Special;
Health Services Accessibility;
Health Services Needs and Demand;
Humans;
Intellectual Disability;
epidemiology;
rehabilitation;
therapy;
Intelligence Tests;
Mental Health;
Mental Health Services;
organization & administration;
Mentally Disabled Persons;
Program Development;
Quality of Health Care;
Singapore
- From:Singapore medical journal
2012;53(7):428-432
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Intellectual disability is known to be associated with a high incidence of psychiatric co-morbidity and problem behaviours. However, there are many challenges in trying to meet the mental health needs of people with an intellectual disability, and these are often not adequately addressed in Singapore's current healthcare system. This article outlines the present service provisions for this area in the country and details the importance of, as well as difficulties in the integration of health and social care measures in service development and delivery.
