The Mental Health and Wellness of Young Adults with Down Syndrome

Authors

Annika Soderfelt, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Susan MacDermott, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Jazminne Orozco Arteaga, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

A poster presentation regarding the mental health and wellness of young adults with Down syndrome. This poster discusses how the mental health and wellness needs of individuals with Down syndrome are or are not currently being met and how resources and programming could be created, particularly by OTs, to better meet their need.

Publication Date

Spring 4-15-2024

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Down syndrome, Mental health, Needs assessment

Medical Subject Headings

Mental health, Mental wellness, Young adults, Down syndrome, Mental health services, Mental health resources

Disciplines

Disability Studies | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 10-17th, 2024.

Recommended Citation

Soderfelt, A., MacDermott, S., & Orozco Arteaga, J. (2024, April 15). The Mental Health and Wellness of Young Adults with Down Syndrome. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024/43