#143 - Depression, Anxiety, and OCD in Down syndrome
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Dr. Anna Esbensen, psychologist with the Thomas Center for Down Syndrome at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, joined the podcast to answer a listener question about psychological issues that are seen in Down syndrome.   Thomas Center for Down Syndrome https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/t/down-syndrome/services Association of University Centers on Disabilities https://www.aucd.org/directory/directory.cfm?program=UCEDD The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) http://thenadd.org Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome (currently out of print) https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Wellness-Adults-Down-Syndrome/dp/1890627658/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ANS38WEA9XWV&keywords=mental+health+down+syndrome&qid=1662478738&sprefix=%2Caps%2C61&sr=8-3 If you have a question that you would like us to address on the podcast, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. If you would like to partner with us at the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter. Thank you to “Caring for Kids” The Carrie Martin Fund for its support of the Down Syndrome Center Podcast.   
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