Although childhood somatic conditions contribute to adult psychiatric conditions, autistic people show elevated psychiatric ...
To coincide with the ‘teachers’ theme of my most recent newsletter I thought it apropos to write a post regarding accommodations for students with mental health issues in a post-secondary setting.
The Federal Aviation Administration is actively recruiting workers who suffer “severe intellectual” disabilities, psychiatric problems and other mental and physical conditions under a diversity and ...
People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to non-disabled individuals.
Imagine your dream is to get a job at the local library. You have a love for people and for books. You also have schizophrenia, a psychiatric disability that makes life in the community more ...
People don't get to choose the illnesses that render them too disabled to work, but insurance companies have the power to approve or deny claims based on where in the body their condition exists. It's ...
ACES co-founder Lixon Nelson calls on the Haitian community to confront mental health stigma and ensure culturally competent care is accessible to those living with disabilities.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which causes affected individuals to be impulsive, hyperactive, or inattentive, is typically treated with medications ...
Researchers from the UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health found that more than 70% of transgender women living with disabilities experience high levels of mental health risk, ...