If Someone Has a Disability, Can They Have Anxiety or Depression? | Asking for a Friend | AAP

Can teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) also have anxiety and depression? Why are they more likely to experience these mental health challenges than teens without an IDD diagnosis?

Pediatrician Dr. Mala Mathur explores factors like bullying, trauma, difficult social situations and difficulty accessing care. These challenges can increase the risk of a child or adolescent with IDD developing anxiety or depression.

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