Mental health issues associated with BBS
Last reviewed 01/2018
Mental health issues with BBS
- some individuals with BBS develop mild to moderate learning difficulties with 50% showing developmental delay (1). In addition they often develop behavioural problems including a lack of inhibition and social skills. Some sufferers have been known to develop obsessive-compulsive behaviours and schizophrenia (1)
- many people with BBS prefer a set routine and can bee easily upset by sudden changes
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