Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. People (hierarchy name)
4. people (agents)
5. groups of people
6. [groups of people by state or condition]
7. exceptional people
8. people with disabilities

Narrower term/s

• intellectually disabled
• people with psychiatric illnesses

Anotations

Scope note:

People with a cognitive or psychological condition that limits a major life activity in some way or requires special services. Mental disabilities can be caused by biological factors, environmental factors, substance abuse or brain trauma, that may result in an emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disadvantage that may hinder their ability to adapt to life activities.