Anxiety, depression, and care barriers in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

JAMA Network Open

2026-02-20

(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this cross-sectional study, U.S. adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experienced substantially higher rates of mental health conditions, treatment use, and cost-related barriers compared with those without functional impairments. These findings highlight critical gaps for accessible, affordable, and disability-informed mental health services and policy reforms to address systemic inequities.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Dimitri Christakis, MD, MPH, email dchristakis@specialolympics.org.

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.60205)

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