The mental health industry watchdog International (CCHR) is calling for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ...
About 26% of Americans live with a disability, whether it's physical or mental, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Advocates say there’s a lot of misunderstanding about a person who has a ...
In its resolution 1997/19, entitled "Equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities," the Economic and Social Council "urges the Secretary-General and Governments to further the effective ...
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 ...
The U.S. stands at a dangerous crossroads in mental health policy. On one hand, research shows that voluntary, community-rooted care helps people with psychiatric disabilities lead healthier, fuller ...
FARGO — Following several recent high-profile crimes in Fargo, questions sprang up about the mental state of the person alleged to be responsible and whether they were legally allowed to have firearms ...
People with disabilities all have unique lived experiences but, when it comes to their mental health, three people with disabilities told The Forum that they often face similar challenges. Dave Shove, ...
Three state prisoners are claiming in a state lawsuit that the Massachusetts Parole Board has discriminated against them because of their mental health disabilities, and that the board's actions have ...
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.