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GeneralIt is estimated that 1 in 5 (around 40 million ) Americans have experienced a mental health issue in their lifetime, 1 in 10 young adults have experienced major depression, and 1 in 25 Americans live
Living with DisabilityA while after I wrote my article about autism and masking , I was asked to pen the sequel you’re reading. It's understandable. If you’re not on the autism spectrum, socializing likely comes instinctiv
Living with DisabilityAging is a reality of life, but this natural phenomenon still faces resistance from much of society. Whether anti-aging advertisements or flaws in senior healthcare, older people encounter several bar
Living with DisabilityThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reports that individuals with a disability are more than twice as likely to be a victim of a violent crime. Crimes involving physical aggression, domestic violence
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Living with DisabilityThe impacts of quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic have been well studied and reviewed . Research has associated post-traumatic stress, confusion, anger, frustration, and boredom with the world’
Laws and RegulationsNavigating the world of renting is always a challenge. Affordable and accessible housing is a core component of independent living in America. Still, persons with disabilities face insurmountable odds
Living with DisabilityIt might surprise you to learn that a basic lack of public awareness can be a considerable barrier to independent living for many people. Yet, without understanding, empathy, and patience, a lack of p
Living with DisabilityMany Americans face loneliness. The pandemic has exacerbated the types of accessibility barriers conducive to self-isolation, and COVID-19 alone has dramatically accelerated the rate at which many exp
Living with DisabilityContent Warning: This story includes references to physical abuse throughout the article and mentions suicide and eating disorders.
Living with DisabilityWhether through public transportation, rideshares, or personal vehicles, numerous people travel on a regular basis. But daily or frequent travel is a privilege with some significant barriers for many
Living with DisabilityThroughout the pandemic and resulting lockdowns, the vast majority of people were forced to stay at home, often alone, with minimal contact with the outside world. Many people found some solace in onl
GeneralTwenty-one years after its inception, Miami-Dade County’s Criminal Mental Health Project (CMHP) is still active, helping divert thousands of people that suffer from serious mental illness (SMI) away f
GeneralThe Community Response Team, also known as CRT or the Orlando Model , is a city of Orlando pilot program which is led by the Orlando Police Department in partnership with Aspire Health Partners in Cen
GeneralMore than half of Americans have reported seeking help for mental health services at some point in their lives, but the quality of support available remains insufficient. We examine the cause of risin
Living with DisabilityThe Eleventh Judicial Circuit Criminal Mental Health Project, also known as the “CMHP” or the “Miami Model”, was originally established in 2000 to divert nonviolent misdemeanant defendants with seriou
Living with DisabilityCOVID-19 is known to have had an impact on the mental health of the human population overall, and the disability community has been no exception. Already disproportionately affected by mental health c
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that Title II entities " communicate effectively with people who have communication disabilities," which means that covered entities are required to
Laws and RegulationsInvoluntary commitment laws are laws that allow a person to receive inpatient care in a psychiatric hospital, against their will, due to a treatable mental disorder. Involuntary commitment laws vary o
Living with DisabilityMillions of people worldwide experience some type of chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as persistent pain that can last weeks, years, or even a lifetime. The pain may occur anywhere in the body an
Living with DisabilityMaayan Ziv is an artist, an acclaimed disability advocate, and the founder of a tech company, AccessNow , working to increase accessibility worldwide. The City of Toronto Access Award winner says that
Living with DisabilityIndependent living is defined as “the opportunity to be self-determined in matters such as living arrangements, transportation, social life, employment, and physical care.” For some, this is something
Media and RepresentationThe HBO Max reality show We’re Here heads into its third season later this year. With the first season cut short by the onset of COVID restrictions in March 2020, the show truly hit its stride in its
