The role of shame in the development and maintenance of psychological distress in adults with intellectual disabilities: A narrative review and synthesis

ConclusionShame may be a contributory factor in the development and maintenance of psychological distress and subsequent mental health issues in some adults with mild‐to‐moderate intellectual disabilities.

Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities - November 1, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Neil E. Clapton, Jonathan Williams, Robert S. P. Jones Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research