[Consultation from centers of excellence in Dutch mental healthcare; the value for patient and specialist].

The consultation function of centers of excellence is still used to a limited extent. In this article we explain possibilities and contributions of highly specialized consultation to support standard mental healthcare by means of vignettes. Case descriptions from the consultation practice of four centers of excellence are presented.

Intensive clinical trauma treatment for children and adolescents with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning: A pilot study.

Background: Children and adolescents with mild intellectual disability (MID) or borderline intellectual functioning (BIF) are at increased risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or trauma-related symptoms due to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Weekly provided treatment sessions and/or outpatient treatment may not be effective enough.

Aims: Investigate feasibility, safety and potential effectiveness of an intensive clinical trauma treatment in children and adolescents with MID-BIF and trauma-related symptoms as a result of ACEs or PTSD.

Post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder in individuals with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning: A review of treatment studies.

Individuals with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning (MID-BIF; IQ 50-85) are at high risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD). In individuals without MID-BIF, Seeking Safety (SeSa) is found to be effective in treating PTSD and SUD simultaneously. However, little is known about integrated treatment of PTSD and SUD in individuals with MID-BIF.

[Substance use disorder in individuals with mild intellectual disabilities; collaboration needed].

Individuals with a mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning (mbid) are at risk for psychiatric disorders, including addictive disorders. Treatment of these disorders is often complicated by co-morbidity, as well as caregiver's and practitioner's struggle to effectively help.
AIM: To provide guidelines for psychiatrists to organize and deliver treatment to patients with mbid and addiction.

Substance use disorders in people with intellectual disability.

Purpose Of Review: To provide an overview of studies on substance use and substance use disorder (SUD) in individuals with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning (MID-BIF).

Recent Findings: Many individuals with MID-BIF use tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. On average, rates of substance use and SUD are similar to or even higher than those in peers with average intelligence.