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Can Down Syndrome and Depression Co-Exist?

By Peter Hibberd, M.D. | Friday, 29 August 2014 09:32 AM EDT

Question: Can a 35-year-old woman with Down syndrome and a mental age of 3 years also have depression or bipolar disorder?

Dr. Hibberd's answer:

Yes. Unfortunately, Down syndrome does not offer protection from depression or from bipolar disorder.

All of these conditions are possible and can co-exist in a 35-year-old Down syndrome patient.

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