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Predictors and moderators of the response of adults with intellectual disabilities and depression to behavioural activation and guided self-help therapies.

Craig A MelvilleChris HattonE BeerRichard P HastingsS-A CooperN McMeekinD DagnanK AppletonK ScottL FultonR S P JonesA McConnachieR ZhangR KnightD KnowlesC WilliamsA BriggsAndrew Jahoda
Published in: Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR (2023)
Our results suggest that baseline variables may be useful predictors of outcomes of psychological therapies for adults with IDs. Further research is required to examine the value of these potential predictors. However, our findings suggest that therapists consider how baseline variables may enable them to tailor their therapeutic approach when using psychological therapies to treat depression experienced by adults with IDs.
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