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“Getting into it”: People with intellectual disabilities’ experiences and views of Behavioural Activation and Guided Self‐Help for depression
Author(s) -
Knight Roseanna,
Jahoda Andrew,
Scott Katie,
Sanger Kevanne,
Knowles Dawn,
Dagnan Dave,
Hastings Richard P.,
Appleton Kim,
Cooper SallyAnn,
Melville Craig,
Jones Rob,
Williams Chris,
Hatton Chris
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1468-3148
pISSN - 1360-2322
DOI - 10.1111/jar.12571
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , psychology , intervention (counseling) , intellectual disability , self help , depression (economics) , behavioral activation , clinical psychology , relevance (law) , psychotherapist , psychiatry , cognition , macroeconomics , political science , law , economics
Background No studies have explored the acceptability of Behavioural Activation and Guided Self‐Help interventions for depression with people who have intellectual disabilities. Method Twenty‐five participants were purposively sampled from participants taking part in a trial comparing Behavioural Activation with a Guided Self‐Help intervention. A framework analysis was used to analyse interviews covering participants’ expectations and views of therapy. Results Participants were largely positive about both interventions. However, they identified specific aspects of each intervention which they had found helpful. All participants valued the therapeutic relationship. The participants also had a number of criticisms and suggestions for improving the therapies. A common concern was the time‐limited nature of the interventions and a wish for longer‐term help. Overall, both sets of participants felt the interventions had relevance for their wider lives. Conclusions The participants reported having positive engagement with the therapies but expressed a wish for longer‐term supportive relationships.