Daily Archives: September 5, 2016

Talking with friends and family about your mental illness can be difficult; and stigma, unfamiliarity and frequent misunderstanding about mental illness can add to the challenge. Deciding who to talk to is a personal decision—some people may be comfortable sharing … Continue reading →

As the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 34, suicide is a serious public health problem. There arewarning signs of suicide, many of which may … Continue reading →

Mental Health Impairments under ADA Many people with mental health conditions have a right to reasonable accommodations in their workplace. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives protections to individuals with disabilities for equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, transportation, … Continue reading →

When my husband’s child psychiatry office received the spring 2010 issue of the Advocate (a magazine put out by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI), I was interested to see that the front cover featured actress Glenn Close … Continue reading →