People with learning disabilities can benefit from cognitive behavioural therapy to treat anxiety and depression
In my work as a nurse consultant in mental health and learning disability, and as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, I have seen positive and significant results in using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety and depression in people with learning disabilities. I have found it to be effective and not redundant as some healthcare professionals believe.
Learning Disability Practice. 25, 4, 18-18. doi: 10.7748/ldp.25.4.18.s10
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