How to prescribe psychotropic medicines to people with intellectual disability

People with intellectual disability:

• have high rates of mental ill health compared to other Australians
• are more likely to take psychotropic medicines for a long time
• face health risks because of this medicine.

The Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry (3DN) has made an e-learning course for health professionals. The course explains:

•  the impact of intellectual disability on psychotropic medicines
• how to safely prescribe to people with intellectual disability.

3DN has also made video podcasts about prescribing psychotropic medicine for:

• adults with intellectual disability
• children and adolescents with intellectual disability.

3DN is part of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health.