Comorbidity of mental retardation and affective disorders
Girimaji, S.C.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association 98(5): 245; 248-249
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5847 PMID: 11002623 Document Number: 516195
Affective disorders in all forms do occur in persons with mental retardation. The presence and degree of mental retardation modify manifestations of these disorders. Diagnosis is difficult because of the absence of classical manifestations and frequent occurrence of inter-episode behaviour disturbances. Response to treatment may not be as favourable as in their normal counterparts.