《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2023, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (9): 993-1003.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2023.09.001

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Mental health services for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities: a WHO-FICs-based study

WANG Shaopu1,2,3, YANG Yaru2,3,4(), QIU Zhuoying2,3,5, YANG Jian2,3,4, YAO Meilin2,3,6, SUN Hongwei2,3,7, ZOU Min2,3,7   

  1. 1. Guangdong Vocational Institute of Sports, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510000, China
    2. WHO-FICs Collaborating Center in China, Beijing 100068, China
    3. Board of Rehabilitation Psychology, Chinese Psychological Society, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China
    4. College of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
    5. University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong 266071, China
    6. Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
    7. China Academy of ICF, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261053, China
  • Received:2023-09-04 Published:2023-09-25 Online:2023-10-26
  • Contact: YANG Yaru E-mail:alison-y2050@hotmail.com
  • Supported by:
    Research Project of China Disabled Persons' Federation(22&ZZ2005)

Abstract:

Objective To systematically analyze the typical mental health conditions and psychological disorders of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), to construct a mental health service system and psychological interventions to these mental health conditions of children with IDD.

Methods Based on the framework of the World Health Organization Family International Classifications (WHO-FICs), the mental health conditions and related functioning were analyzed, and the mental health service framework and proposed mental health interventions were constructed.

Results There were six main categories of mental health conditions for children with IDD: mood disorders (anxiety and depression), behavioral disorders (disruptive disorders and challenging behaviors, aggressive behaviors), traumatic disorders (post-traumatic stress disorder), mental disorders (schizophrenia), suicide and self-harm, and learning disabilities (developmental learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Mental health services for children with IDD involved in six dimensions: leadership and governance, fundraising, human resources, service delivery, mental health technologies, and information and research. Mental health services went through the continuum of health services from prevention, treatment, rehabilitation to health promotion. We delivered mental health services for children with IDD in three aspects: identifying and diagnosing mental health problems or conditions, analyzing the main factors caused mental health problems, and analyzing the environmental factors. Mental health service interventions mainly covered five categories: antidepressants, psychotherapy, stress management training, physical exercise training, healthy lifestyle education, consultation and support. Children with IDD may obtain the mental health services in hospitals, rehabilitation institutions, community and school settings.

Conclusion This study systematically analyzed the typical mental health status and related psychological functional impairments of children with IDD. Based on the World Health Organization health service system, a mental health service framework for children with IDD was constructed. Referring to the WHO's continuum of health services, a system of psychological intervention methods for children with IDD was established. Furthermore, the WHO-FICs were used to describe and code the functions of children with IDD, and the ICHI-β3 was applied to code and analyze the related psychological interventions.

Key words: children, intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, mental health service, mental health intervention

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