Demystifying Personality Disorders in Individuals with Intellectual Disability-View Presentation

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The session "Demystifying Personality Disorders in Individuals with Intellectual Disability" was presented by a panel of experts, including Drs. Julie Gentile, Jesse Cannella, Jeff Gennay, and Neetha Bhatt. The discussion focused on the unique challenges faced when diagnosing and treating personality disorders in individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). <br /><br />Dr. Gentile highlighted the high prevalence of mental illness in individuals with ID and the challenges of overlapping symptoms between personality disorders and ID. She emphasized the need for a developmental and cultural context when diagnosing, noting that many behaviors acceptable for individuals with ID might not fit into standard personality disorder criteria. The importance of systemized support from both local and statewide resources, as seen in Ohio's Coordinating Center of Excellence, was also discussed.<br /><br />Dr. Cannella presented on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in individuals with ID, stressing the difficulty in using standard assessment tools in this population. He recommended a multidisciplinary approach for treatment, including therapy tailored to manage fear of abandonment, unstable moods, and self-harming behaviors.<br /><br />Dr. Gennay addressed the challenges of diagnosing and managing antisocial personality disorder traits in this population. He pointed out the overrepresentation of individuals with ID in the criminal justice system, often linked to mediating factors like trauma and socio-economic issues. Dr. Gennay stressed the need for environmental changes and pro-social interventions, alongside early trauma assessment and adapted therapeutic models, to effectively manage antisocial behaviors. <br /><br />Overall, the session underscored the nuances in treating personality disorders in individuals with ID, advocating for comprehensive, tailored, and trauma-informed care.

Keywords

Personality Disorders

Intellectual Disability

Diagnosis Challenges

Mental Illness Prevalence

Developmental Context

Cultural Context

Systemized Support

Borderline Personality Disorder

Multidisciplinary Approach

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Criminal Justice System

Trauma-Informed Care

Therapeutic Models