Publications National Advisory Unit on Mental Health in Intellectual Disability

Publications 2025

  1. Hansen UI, Munkhaugen EK, Larsen K (2025)
    Parental perspectives on school attendance problems and the role of municipal support systems
    Front Child Adolesc Psychiatry, 4, 1589988
    DOI 10.3389/frcha.2025.1589988, PubMed 40551858
  2. Hansen UI, Munkhaugen EK, Larsen K (2025)
    Correction: Parental perspectives on school attendance problems and the role of municipal support systems
    Front Child Adolesc Psychiatry, 4, 1645221
    DOI 10.3389/frcha.2025.1645221, PubMed 40656028
  3. Karlsen K, Munkhaugen EK, Fossum HK, Bakken TL, Kildahl AN (2025)
    Mental Health Services for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Study of Patient Characteristics, Associated Factors and Consequent Needs for Adaptation in Assessment and Treatment
    J Appl Res Intellect Disabil, 38 (1), e13315
    DOI 10.1111/jar.13315, PubMed 39448449

Publications 2024

  1. Bakken TL, Askeland Hellerud JM, Kildahl AN, Solheim-Inderberg AM, Hove O, Berge Helverschou S (2024)
    Schizophrenia in Autistic People with Intellectual Disabilities. Treatment and Interventions
    J Autism Dev Disord, 55 (4), 1510-1520
    DOI 10.1007/s10803-024-06286-6, PubMed 38393435
  2. Bakken TL, Ellingsen B (2024)
    The effects of lockdown of work and activities for adults with multiple, complex needs including sensory impairments during the pandemic in 2020
    J Intellect Disabil, 28 (2), 578-587
    DOI 10.1177/17446295241232030, PubMed 38305233
  3. Bakken TL, Hellerud JMA, Kildahl AN, Solheim-Inderberg AM, Hove O, Helverschou SB (2024)
    Correction To: Schizophrenia in Autistic People with Intellectual Disabilities. Treatment and Interventions
    J Autism Dev Disord, 54 (10), 3973
    DOI 10.1007/s10803-024-06430-2, PubMed 38990373
  4. Bakken TL, Sandberg M, Axmon A (2024)
    Schizophrenia in children, adults and older people with intellectual disability compared with the general population: a Swedish register study (IDcare)
    Gen Psychiatr, 37 (6), e101673
    DOI 10.1136/gpsych-2024-101673, PubMed 39687215

Publications 2023

  1. Bakken TL, Kildahl AN, Ludvigsen LB, Bjørgen TG, Dalhaug C, Hellerud JMA, Hove O, Solheim-Inderberg AM, Karlsen K, Helverschou SB (2023)
    Schizophrenia in autistic people with intellectual disabilities: Symptom manifestations and identification
    J Appl Res Intellect Disabil, 36 (5), 1076-1091
    DOI 10.1111/jar.13127, PubMed 37264713

Publications 2022

  1. Halmøy A, Ring AE, Gjestad R, Møller M, Ubostad B, Lien T, Munkhaugen EK, Fredriksen M (2022)
    Dialectical behavioral therapy-based group treatment versus treatment as usual for adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a multicenter randomized controlled trial
    BMC Psychiatry, 22 (1), 738
    DOI 10.1186/s12888-022-04356-6, PubMed 36443712
  2. Hansen UI, Larsen K, Sundberg H, Munkhaugen EK (2022)
    Remote Teaching and School Refusal Behavior - Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Scand J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Psychol, 10 (1), 134-143
    DOI 10.2478/sjcapp-2022-0014, PubMed 36687261

Publications 2021

  1. Bakken TL (2021)
    Editorial for the special issue 'Intellectual Disabilities and Mental health: Assessment and Treatment'
    Int J Dev Disabil, 67 (5), 307-309
    DOI 10.1080/20473869.2021.1971887, PubMed 34567542
  2. Bakken TL (2021)
    Behavioural equivalents of schizophrenia in people with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. A selective review
    Int J Dev Disabil, 67 (5), 310-317
    DOI 10.1080/20473869.2021.1925402, PubMed 34567543
  3. Bakken TL (2021)
    Psychosocial treatment of major depression in people with intellectual disabilities. Improvements within the last four decades: points of view
    Int J Dev Disabil, 67 (5), 366-370
    DOI 10.1080/20473869.2021.1969498, PubMed 34567545
  4. Helverschou SB, Bakken TL, Berge H, Bjorgen TG, Botheim H, Hellerud JA, Helseth I, Hove O, Johansen PA, Kildahl AN, Ludvigsen LB, Nygaard S, Rysstad A, Wigaard E, Howlin P (2021)
    Preliminary Findings From a Nationwide, Multicenter Mental Health Service for Adults and Older Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder and ID
    J. Policy Pract. Intellect. Disabil., 18 (2), 162-173
    DOI 10.1111/jppi.12366
  5. Sommerstad HS, Kildahl AN, Munkhaugen EK, Karlsen K, Bakken TL (2021)
    Experiences of ward atmosphere in inpatients with intellectual disability and mental illness: clinical implications for mental health nursing
    Int J Dev Disabil, 67 (5), 339-348
    DOI 10.1080/20473869.2021.1900507, PubMed 34552729

Publications 2020

  1. Kildahl AN, Bakken TL, Matre EAW, Hellerud JMA, Engebretsen MH, Helverschou SB (2020)
    Case study: identification of anxiety and subsequent intervention in an adolescent male with autism, severe intellectual disability and self-injurious behaviour
    Int J Dev Disabil, 67 (5), 327-338
    DOI 10.1080/20473869.2020.1850160, PubMed 34552728
  2. Kildahl AN, Helverschou SB, Bakken TL, Oddli HW (2020)
    "If we do not look for it, we do not see it": Clinicians' experiences and understanding of identifying post-traumatic stress disorder in adults with autism and intellectual disability
    J Appl Res Intellect Disabil, 33 (5), 1119-1132
    DOI 10.1111/jar.12734, PubMed 32285568
  3. Kildahl AN, Helverschou SB, Bakken TL, Oddli HW (2020)
    "Driven and Tense, Stressed Out and Anxious": Clinicians' Perceptions of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Expressions in Adults with Autism and Intellectual Disability
    J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil., 13 (3), 201-230
    DOI 10.1080/19315864.2020.1760972

Publications 2019

  1. Hellerud JMA, Bakken TL (2019)
    Family and caregivers' experience of mental illness in migrants with intellectual disability - reflections on practice
    Adv. Ment. Health Intellet. Disabil., 13 (2), 76-88
    DOI 10.1108/AMHID-06-2018-0029
  2. Inderberg AMS, Horndalsveen K, Elvehaug AH, Mehmi Y, Jorstad I, Bakken TL (2019)
    Autism, intellectual disabilities and additional psychosis, and affiliation to groups with violent ideology: short communication
    J. Intellect. Disabil. Offending Behav., 10 (1), 1-7
    DOI 10.1108/JIDOB-09-2018-0010
  3. Iversen TE, Horndalsveen K, Matre E, Henriksen TF, Fusche S, Kildahl AN, Bakken TL (2019)
    Inpatient treatment of borderline personality disorder in adults with intellectual disability: reflections on practice
    Adv. Ment. Health Intellet. Disabil., 13 (2), 67-75
    DOI 10.1108/AMHID-03-2018-0008
  4. Johannessen M, Haugen IB, Bakken TL, Braaten Ø (2019)
    A 22q13.33 duplication harbouring the SHANK3 gene: does it cause neuropsychiatric disorders?
    BMJ Case Rep, 12 (11)
    DOI 10.1136/bcr-2018-228258, PubMed 31678916
  5. Kildahl AN, Bakken TL, Iversen TE, Helverschou SB (2019)
    Identification of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review
    J. Ment. Health Res. Intellect. Disabil., 12 (1-2), 1-25
    DOI 10.1080/19315864.2019.1595233

Publications 2018

  1. Bakken TL, Evensen OO, Bjorgen TG, Nilsen IT, Bang N, Pedersen U, Berge K, Ellingsen KE, Baasland T, Helverschou SB (2018)
    Mental health services for adolescents and adults with intellectual disabilities in Norway: a descriptive study
    Adv. Ment. Health Intellet. Disabil., 12 (3-4), 121-134
    DOI 10.1108/AMHID-03-2018-0012
  2. Bakken TL, Hoidal SH (2018)
    Specialized psychiatric services: patient characteristics, referral practice and length of stay in a representative clinical sample 2010-2016
    Int J Dev Disabil, 65 (4), 277-284
    DOI 10.1080/20473869.2018.1438961, PubMed 34141348

Publications 2017

  1. Bakken TL, Sageng H, Hellerud J, Kildahl A, Kristiansen T (2017)
    The Use of Validation in Mental Health Nursing for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness: A Descriptive Study
    Issues Ment Health Nurs, 38 (8), 619-623
    DOI 10.1080/01612840.2017.1330910, PubMed 28613088
  2. Bakken TL, Sundby IL, Klevmoen GH (2017)
    Patients', Family Members', and Professional Carers' Experiences of Psychoeducational Multifamily Groups for Participants with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness
    Issues Ment Health Nurs, 38 (2), 153-159
    DOI 10.1080/01612840.2016.1251514, PubMed 28215110
  3. Engebretsen MH, Kildahl AN, Hoy IH, Bakken TL (2017)
    Metyrosine treatment in a woman with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and psychosis: a case study
    Int J Dev Disabil, 65 (2), 116-121
    DOI 10.1080/20473869.2017.1401257, PubMed 34141331
  4. Kildahl AN, Bakken TL, Holm OK, Helverschou SB (2017)
    Assessment of psychosis in ASD/ID: a case study
    Adv. Ment. Health Intellet. Disabil., 11 (1), 17-23
    DOI 10.1108/AMHID-11-2016-0036
  5. Munkhaugen EK, Gjevik E, Pripp AH, Sponheim E, Diseth TH (2017)
    School refusal behaviour: Are children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder at a higher risk?
    Res. Autism Spectr. Disord., 41-42, 31-38
    DOI 10.1016/j.rasd.2017.07.001
  6. Munkhaugen EK, Torske T, Gjevik E, Nærland T, Pripp AH, Diseth TH (2017)
    Individual characteristics of students with autism spectrum disorders and school refusal behavior
    Autism, 23 (2), 413-423
    DOI 10.1177/1362361317748619, PubMed 29241346

Publications 2016

  1. Tveter AL, Bakken TL, Rossberg JI, Bech-Pedersen E, Bramness JG (2016)
    Short communication: reliability and validity of the UKU Side Effect Rating Scale for adults with intellectual disabilities
    Adv. Ment. Health Intellet. Disabil., 10 (3), 166-171
    DOI 10.1108/AMHID-10-2015-0051

Publications 2015

  1. Bakken TL, Sageng H (2015)
    Mental Health Nursing of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness: A Review of Empirical Studies 1994-2013
    Arch Psychiatr Nurs, 30 (2), 286-91
    DOI 10.1016/j.apnu.2015.08.006, PubMed 26992884

Publications 2014

  1. Bakken TL, Gjersoe V, Matre E, Kristiansen T, Ro A, Tveter AL, Hoeidal SH, Kildahl AN (2014)
    PTSD in adults with intellectual disabilities: stabilisation during inpatient stay
    Adv. Ment. Health Intellet. Disabil., 8 (4), 237-247
    DOI 10.1108/AMHID-10-2013-0061
  2. Bakken TL, Hoidal SH (2014)
    Asperger syndrome or schizophrenia, or both? Case identification of 12 adults in a specialized psychiatric inpatient unit
    Int. J. Dev. Disabil., 60 (4), 215-225
    DOI 10.1179/2047387713Y.0000000022
  3. Bakken TL, Kildahl AN, Gjersoe V, Matre E, Kristiansen T, Ro A, Tveter AL, Hoidal SH (2014)
    Identification of PTSD in adults with intellectual disabilities in five patients in a specialised psychiatric inpatient unit
    Adv. Ment. Health Intellet. Disabil., 8 (2), 91-102
    DOI 10.1108/AMHID-01-2013-0002
  4. Tveter AL, Bakken TL, Bramness JG, Rossberg JI (2014)
    Adjustment of the UKU Side Effect Rating Scale for adults with intellectual disabilities. A pilot study
    Adv. Ment. Health Intellet. Disabil., 8 (4), 260-267
    DOI 10.1108/AMHID-11-2013-0064

Publications 2013

  1. Bakken TL, Martinsen H (2013)
    Adults with intellectual disabilities and mental illness in psychiatric inpatient units: empirical studies of patient characteristics and psychiatric diagnoses from 1996 to 2011
    Int. J. Dev. Disabil., 59 (3), 179-190
    DOI 10.1179/2047387712Y.0000000006

Publications 2012

  1. Bakken TL, Rossberg JI, Friis S (2012)
    The ward atmosphere scale for psychiatric inpatients with intellectual disability: a pilot study
    Adv. Ment. Health Intellet. Disabil., 6 (5), 265-272
    DOI 10.1108/20441281211261159

Publications 2011

  1. Bakken TL (2011)
    My Sensory Book: Working Together to Explore Sensory Issues and the Big Feelings they can Cause: A Workbook for Parents, Professionals, and Children
    J. Autism Dev. Disord., 41 (1), 132-133
    DOI 10.1007/s10803-009-0934-x

Publications 2010

  1. Bakken TL, Helverschou SB, Eilertsen DE, Heggelund T, Myrbakk E, Martinsen H (2010)
    Psychiatric disorders in adolescents and adults with autism and intellectual disability: a representative study in one county in Norway
    Res Dev Disabil, 31 (6), 1669-77
    DOI 10.1016/j.ridd.2010.04.009, PubMed 20493660

Publications 2009

  1. Helverschou SB, Bakken TL, Martinsen H (2009)
    The Psychopathology in Autism Checklist (PAC): A pilot study
    Res. Autism Spectr. Disord., 3 (1), 179-195
    DOI 10.1016/j.rasd.2008.05.004