Monthly Archives: September 2016

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 →

Some of these psychiatric conditions have evolved over time into common disorders we know today, others have completely disappeared. Once thought to be the result of religious punishment or demonic possession, mental illness has come a long way. When we … Continue reading →