Understanding Barriers to Mental Health Supports During the Pandemic for Workers in Intellectual Disability Services

IF 2.1 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2025-03-24 DOI:10.1111/jar.70037

Madelaine Carter, Nicole Bobbette, Sabrina Campanella, Yona Lunsky

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Abstract

Background

Workers in the intellectual disability sector encounter significant work-related stress impacting their mental health. This study explores the barriers faced by these workers when accessing mental health support during the pandemic.

Methods

1831 surveys were completed by intellectual disability support workers from Ontario, Canada between 2021 and 2023. This is a secondary analysis of questions focused on barriers to accessing mental health services.

Results

On average, 45% of workers reported experiencing barriers to accessing mental health support each year. The cost of services and lack of time were consistently identified as barriers. Workers reporting barriers were more likely to be younger, have less than 10 years of sector-specific experience, and report significant mental distress.

Conclusion

Sector-wide efforts to reduce barriers and improve the mental health of workers are critical to promote the wellbeing of the workforce and to support high-quality care for people with intellectual disabilities.

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了解大流行期间智障服务工作者获得心理健康支持的障碍

背景智障行业的工作者会遇到很大的工作压力，从而影响到他们的心理健康。本研究探讨了这些工作者在大流行病期间获得心理健康支持时所面临的障碍。方法在 2021 年至 2023 年期间，加拿大安大略省的智障支持工作者完成了 1831 份调查问卷。这是对有关获取心理健康服务障碍的问题进行的二次分析。结果平均每年有 45% 的工作人员表示在获取心理健康支持时遇到过障碍。服务费用和缺乏时间一直被认为是障碍。报告存在障碍的工人更有可能是年轻人，在特定行业的工作经验不足 10 年，并且报告了严重的精神痛苦。结论全行业努力减少障碍和改善工作者的心理健康，对于促进劳动力的福祉和支持为智障人士提供高质量的护理服务至关重要。

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

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4.70

自引率

12.50%

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期刊介绍： JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.