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.
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 ...
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 ...
The mental health “big tent” is often praised for its inclusivity, but not everyone inside it is equally visible. For the ...
This webinar will review the rights and obligations of employees and employers under the ADA. This program was recorded on November 10th, 2015. Samantha is Board-certified in Labor & Employment Law by ...
New York advocates urge more funding for community mental health services, saying stronger supports could prevent youth ...
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 ...
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 ...