The Mental Health Profile of Borderline Intellectual Functioning: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Psychiatric morbidity patterns and associated outcomes among individuals with borderline intellectual functioning (BIF) remain poorly characterized. This systematic review aims to examine mental health outcomes in BIF populations compared to individuals with normal intellectual functioning and those with intellectual disability (ID).

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted across the PubMed, Web of Science, PsycInfo, and ERIC databases from inception to January 2025 using comprehensive search terms for BIF. Studies were included in this analysis if they examined individuals with intelligence quotient (IQ) 71-84 and reported mental health outcomes. Data extraction focused on subjective well-being, psychopathology prevalence, and comparative analyses. Qu

SUBMITTER: Cho M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12646707 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature