Commentary on "depression and people with a learning disability: a way forward"

By: McGill, Peter.
Series: Tizard Learning Disability Review 25 (1) 22-25: 2020. 2020Disc region: text file PDF rda.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resource Online resources: Read this Article Summary: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on Andrew Jahoda's article "Depression and people with a learning disability: a way forward". Design/methodology/approach The paper considers depression and other issues of psychological well-being from the perspective of the eligibility criteria for social care in England as enshrined in the 2014 Care Act. Findings There is a danger of issues of psychological well-being being seen as health rather than social care needs. A more integrated perspective is required. Originality/value The paper illustrates the importance of the role of social care provision in promoting the well-being of people with learning disabilities.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on Andrew Jahoda's article "Depression and people with a learning disability: a way forward". Design/methodology/approach The paper considers depression and other issues of psychological well-being from the perspective of the eligibility criteria for social care in England as enshrined in the 2014 Care Act. Findings There is a danger of issues of psychological well-being being seen as health rather than social care needs. A more integrated perspective is required. Originality/value The paper illustrates the importance of the role of social care provision in promoting the well-being of people with learning disabilities.

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