NDD and Mental Health Basics

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  Introduction

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  Welcome to the Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Mental Health Module!

  
  

  In this module, we will:
  

  
  

  • Present the basics of neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD) and share some common forms of NDD. 
  • Define mental health and understand some common factors that impact mental health.
    
  • Describe the connection between NDD and mental health including common mental health problems experienced and how these mental health problems may show up for people with NDD.
    
  • Outline the complex nature of having NDD and mental health problems, including impacts on the individual and family.
    
  • Highlight when to seek mental health support, the types of support that are available and possible challenges in locating these supports. Some resources and suggestions are provided to help locate formal mental health supports. 

  
  

  

  Let's get started. Click on the "Read This First - Some Important Information" section below to start this module.
  

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  Module Content
  • Select activity Read this First - Some Important Information

    

    Read this First - Some Important Information Page
  • Select activity Learning Objectives

    

    Learning Objectives Page
  • Select activity What are Neurodevelopmental Disabilities?

    

    What are Neurodevelopmental Disabilities? Page
  • Select activity A Definition of Mental Health

    

    A Definition of Mental Health Page
  • Select activity What Impacts Mental Health?

    

    What Impacts Mental Health? Page
  • Select activity NDD and Mental Health – What is the Connection? (video)

    

    NDD and Mental Health – What is the Connection? (video) Page
  • Select activity A Caregiver's Journey (video)

    

    A Caregiver's Journey (video) Page
  • Select activity When to Seek Mental Health Support?

    

    When to Seek Mental Health Support? Page
  • Select activity How and Where to Get Support? (video)

    

    How and Where to Get Support? (video) Page
  • Select activity Considerations when Searching for a Mental Health Professional

    

    Considerations when Searching for a Mental Health Professional Page
  • Select activity Fact Sheets (Printable PDF)

    

    Fact Sheets (Printable PDF) Page
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  Quiz and Feedback
  • Select activity NDD and Mental Health Quiz

    

    NDD and Mental Health Quiz
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