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  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Article that provides an overview of PTSD in people with Down syndrome including prevalence, symptoms, and treatment.

  • Impact of Physical Health Conditions on Mental Health

    Article that provides examples of physical health conditions and how they can influence mood, behavior, and overall mental wellness.

  • Weaning Off Psychotropic Medications

    Article about when, why, and how a healthcare professional may recommend weaning off medications for psychological problems such as depression or anxiety.

  • Causes of Loss of Speech in People with Down Syndrome

    Article about selective mutism and other possible reasons why a person with Down syndrome may stop speaking, speak at a lower volume, or speak less.

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder in People with Down Syndrome

    Article about generalized anxiety disorder including information on common symptoms in people with Down syndrome, diagnosis, and treatment.

  • Depression in People with Down Syndrome

    Article about diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of depression, a mental health condition that is more common in people with Down syndrome.

  • Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome (2nd Edition)

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    Free copy of book on mental health in people with Down syndrome written by Drs. Brian Chicoine and Dennis McGuire. Available in English and espanol.

  • Tourette Syndrome and Down Syndrome

    Article that provides an overview of motor and vocal tics in people with Down syndrome, including behavioral and medication approaches to managing tics.

  • Self-Injurious Behavior

    Article discussing behaviors that an individual does that result in harm to their own body, such as hitting oneself or head banging.

  • Pica in People with Down Syndrome

    Article about pica, a condition in which a person eats items that are not food and do not have nutritional value.

  • Selective Mutism

    Article about a condition in which a person with verbal skills cannot speak in particular settings due to anxiety or fear.