Coauthored by Sarah Fodero, MPH, Katie Wang, PhD, and Kathleen Bogart, PhD Source: Disabled and Here / Creative Commons License The largest socially marginalized group of Americans is struggling to ...

Young teenager boy at psychotherapy, lying on a sofa while counseling professional takes notes - close up, focus on foreground Ableism is a concern for people with disabilities who seek mental ...

New Haven, Conn. —People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to ...

It's a sad truth that when it comes to disability etiquette and norms, many people and organizations fall short on the awareness scale. And perhaps it's this very lack of understanding that pushes ...

In January 2021, President Joe Biden issued executive order 13985 calling for the federal government to establish a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people with ...

Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., said critics of President Biden appear to be rooted in "ageism" and "ableism" rather than his policies. The Nevada congressman appeared on "CNN NewsNight with Abby ...

2022's Merriam-Webster Word Of The Year was “gaslighting.” It’s both an apt term for a set of real and serious experiences, and an overused word that threatens to trivialize those same experiences.

A workshop by Oaklawn will address mental health and substance issues in older adults. Registration for the one-day program is $100 and includes 6 Category I CEUs for licensed clinicians, lunch and ...

A new LOCAL online community built for you. Click now to see all the available groups. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Ableism, or prejudice against people with disabilities, is an ...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Ableism, or prejudice against people with disabilities, is an established problem in general healthcare. Now, a small study shows those same issues persist ...