Another side to their story: including people with Down syndrome in an initial exploration of the social fabric of their emotional well-being

Dunphy, Sarah

Another side to their story: including people with Down syndrome in an initial exploration of the social fabric of their emotional well-being

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Date

2016-05-03

Authors

Dunphy, Sarah

Publisher

Community-Academic Research Links, University College Cork

Abstract

The project ran as part of the Community Academic Research Links CARL programme in University College Cork. Down Syndrome Cork were the community organisation. They provide support and services to adults and children with Down syndrome and their families in Cork city and county. The intended participants of the inclusive qualitative research study were members of Down Syndrome Cork. The organisation raised the topic of mental health for adults with Down syndrome in light of anecdotal evidence of poor mental health for some of their members. The project was then developed through a consultative process and approved by the board of Down Syndrome Cork.

Keywords

Down syndrome , Down Syndrome Cork , Mental health for adults with Down syndrome , Adults with Down syndrome , Emotional well-being

Citation

Dunphy, S. (2016) Another side to their story: including people with Down syndrome in an initial exploration of the social fabric of their emotional well-being. Cork: Community-Academic Research Links, University College Cork.