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 ...

The mental health industry watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights 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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...