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Assertiveness and problem-solving training for mildly mentally retarded persons with dual diagnoses
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Assertiveness and problem-solving training for mildly mentally retarded persons with dual diagnoses

Christine M Nezu, Arthur M Nezu and Patricia Arean
Research in developmental disabilities, v 12(4), pp 371-386
1991
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0891-4222(91)90033-O
PMID: 1792363
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Abstract

This study investigated the differential effectiveness of assertiveness and problem-solving training on dually diagnosed patients' adaptive social behavior, distress and psychiatric symptoms, anger control, and problem-solving coping skills using a counterbalanced design. Assessments were conducted at pretreatment, midphase, posttreatment, and a 3-month follow-up examination. A combined assertiveness and problem-solving training package was effective for treatment of individuals with mild mental retardation with dual psychiatric diagnoses. Specifically, improvements occurred regarding both self-report measures of distress and caregiver ratings of adaptive functioning; however, no essential differences were found between these two treatment protocols. The importance of using self-regulatory models of therapy with this population is highlighted, and recommendations were made for future research.

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