Living with mental illness can make gainful employment impossible. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability benefits to people with certain mental illnesses through two federal ...

U.S. law students with disabilities feel less supported by their institutions than their non-disabled peers, according to a ...

Thomas Lane was visibly sick. His clothing hung loose, his complexion seemed blanched, his vision blurred in and out. Already a slight man, he lost 45 pounds in a five-month period. More than four ...

Strengthening families, developing empowerment, fostering independence, and guidance towards available services are all ways that The Resource Exchange (TRE) serves the community. Corey Grundel’s ...

It’s difficult to manage the stressors of work if you’re struggling with your mental health. Here are some recommendations for how to seek support.

My intention in writing these posts is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first manifestation of his illness and our journey through numerous subsequent ...

MILWAUKIE, Ore. — People with intellectual or developmental disabilities say they face challenges accessing mental health services in Oregon — isolated into a separate category of treatment. State ...

ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a small, drab hospital room. On a rainy mid-September morning, a small TV attached to a mostly blank white wall played silently. There was nothing in ...

Innovative doctors' offices are renovating with disability rights and accessibility in mind, from wheelchair lifts to quiet rooms.

In the first five months of 2024, staff physically restrained patients an average of 150 times per month, or five times in a ...