Bulletin 14: The Intersection of Mental Health and IDD Leadership (April 2026)

People with IDD experience high incidences of mental health conditions and behavioral support needs than people without IDD but research shows they may not receive needed care from community providers. This issue of the Bulletin explores the gap between support needs and availability and access, successes and challenges across the system related to these dual needs, mental health support for direct support workers and family members, and highlights of impactful leaders and leadership related to mental health supports across the IDD sector.