Reframing psychiatry of intellectual developmental disorders: from margins to mainstream, from classification to care
Munir, Kerim Roy, Ashok Bertelli, Marco Katz, Gregorio Salvador-Carulla, Luis
Munir, Kerim
Roy, Ashok
Bertelli, Marco
Katz, Gregorio
Salvador-Carulla, Luis
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Harvard Medical School; Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust; an Sebastiano Foundation, Florence; National Autonomous University of Mexico; University of Canberra
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2026-02
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Over the past decade, recognition of the mental health needs of individuals with intellectual developmental disorders (IDD) has advanced significantly. These advances have transformed our understanding of etiology, enriched psychiatric practice, and increased focus on global equity. In this context, the WPA Section on Psychiatry of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders and its affiliated Working Group have maintained a strong global presence, focusing on building capacity, improving training, and promoting inclusive, person-centred psychiatric services. We see a light at the end of a tunnel, one historically marked by neglect and inequality, now illuminated by scientific progress, ethical responsibility, and collective dedication.
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Munir K, Roy A, Bertelli M, Katz G, Salvador-Carulla L. Reframing psychiatry of intellectual developmental disorders: from margins to mainstream, from classification to care. World Psychiatry. 2026 Feb;25(1):157-158. doi: 10.1002/wps.70023. PMID: 41536075; PMCID: PMC12805045.
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