Commentary on "depression and people with a learning disability: a way forward". Issue 1 (20th February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McGill, Peter
• Is Part Of: Tizard learning disability review. Volume 25:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 22
• Page End: 25
• Publication Date: 2020-02-20
• Subjects: Learning disability -- Psychological well-being -- Depression -- Health and social care -- Intellectual disability -- Care Act; Learning disabilities -- Periodicals; Learning disabled -- Periodicals; Social service -- Periodicals; 362.2
• DOI: 10.1108/TLDR-12-2019-0041
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-5474

Abstract

Abstract : 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.