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ArticleFrontiers in psychiatry2026

Psychologists' knowledge, attitudes, and training experiences regarding mental illness in individuals with intellectual disabilities in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

Abeer Al Lihabi

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Abeer Al LihabiDepartment of Psychiatry, Taibah University, Madinah Almunwarah, Saudi Arabia.

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Introduction: Intellectual disability (ID) impacts an estimated 1-3% of the population worldwide, with a higher incidence in regions with limited healthcare access. In Saudi Arabia, current prevalence data, especially for adults, are scarce. This cross-sectional study explores the systemic challenges psychologists perceived in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses in individuals with intellectual disabilities. Methods: A standardized Arabic-language questionnaire was distributed to 144 licensed psychologists in Saudi Arabia to collect data on professional backgrounds, educational history, work experience, attitudes, and knowledge. Results: Data were analyzed using factorial ANOVA and Spearman's correlation tests. The analysis revealed that years of professional experience significantly influenced attitudes (F = 5.024, p =.008, partial η² =.073), while training experience had a pronounced effect on knowledge of mental comorbidities in ID (F = 75.83, p <.001, partial η² =.367). A strong correlation was identified between training experience and knowledge (ρ =.811, p <.001), whereas no significant correlation was found for attitudes.

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