The mental health industry watchdog International (CCHR) is calling for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 new facility includes classrooms, game rooms, kitchens and a gym, and will eventually replace River Edge's current locations in Bibb County.

Persistent myths around congenital disabilities not only isolate families but also take a deep toll on mental health. A senior psychiatrist explains how misinformation, stigma, and silence worsen ...

Swenor is the founding director of the Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center. Landes is an associate professor of sociology and O’Hanley faculty scholar at Syracuse University. Hall is ...

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 ...

Only one state has disability coverage parity, in which mental health conditions are covered in the same way as physical health conditions: Vermont. In the other 49 states, long-term disability ...