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  • Electroconvulsive Therapy, Catatonia, and Regression in People with Down Syndrome

    Article that discusses use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to treat catatonia and regression in individuals with Down syndrome. Includes information on effectiveness and safety considerations.

  • 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.

  • 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.