About this Book

Recent progress of community care initiatives around the world highlight the problems posed in dual diagnosis and treatment of mental retardation with mental illness. This multidisciplinary team of professionals offer their perspectives on a wide range of current aspects in this field. Key issues in aetiology, assessment, and treatment are all addressed from an international perspective including studies of various forms of retardation and their links with a high incidence of mental illness. A uniquely authoritative work which is sure to be welcomed by mental retardation and mental health professionals alike.