Eaton L F, Menolascino F J
Am J Psychiatry. 1982 Oct;139(10):1297-1303. doi: 10.1176/ajp.139.10.1297.
Because of their high incidence of CNS impairment and low overall interpersonal coping abilities, retarded persons have a greater than average risk for developing associated psychiatric disorders. The authors describe the types of disorders and their incidence and review allied treatment challenges. Advances in recognition of developmental issues and medical management support the trend toward decreased institutionalization and the concurrent increased normalization of the retarded individual.
由于中枢神经系统损伤发生率高且人际应对能力总体较低，智障人士患相关精神障碍的风险高于平均水平。作者描述了这些障碍的类型及其发生率，并回顾了相关的治疗挑战。在认识发育问题和医疗管理方面的进展支持了减少机构收容的趋势以及智障人士同步增加的正常化趋势。
