Evaluation of a novel multi-component anxiety management programme for people with intellectual disability: A mixed methods quasi-experimental feasibility study

Daniel Acton, Jane Westbrook, Steven Jones, Ceri Woodrow, Jonathan Williams, Steven Lane, Helen Leyland, Sujeet Jaydeokar, Centre for Autism Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disability , Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Chester Medical School, University of Chester, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, University of Liverpool

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities

Published online on January 31, 2026

Abstract

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Background:This study aimed to evaluate a multi-component anxiety management programme for individuals with intellectual disability, focusing on its feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness in supporting development of self-management skills and ...