This study examines the experience of stigma and ableism in a sample of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and associated impacts of mental health outcomes, including depression and anxiety.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Examine the experience of perceived stigma and associations with depressive and anxiety symptomatology in youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Examine the experience of ableist microaggressions and associations with depressive and anxiety symptomatology in youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Consider strategies to mitigate the impacts of stigma and ableism on mental health outcomes in youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
