Monthly Archives: September 2016

Workplace Accommodations Can Make a Difference for People with Mental Health Challenges

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 →

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The Voice Awards: Recognizing Mental Health Champions

Despite much progress in recent years, there is still much public misunderstanding and discrimination surrounding mental illness and addiction. Every year the Voice Awardsprogram honors individuals and television and film professionals who are making a difference in public attitudes and … Continue reading →

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Gender Differences in Emotional Health

Researchers argue about why the differences exist, but they agree that men and women are distinct creatures when it comes to emotion. These gender differences can affect emotional health. Stereotypes of the way men and women are expected to deal … Continue reading →

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Adult ADHD and Your Emotional Health

Losing your cool isn’t always because of everyday stress. Find out why emotional health issues like frustration and impulsivity could be symptoms of adult ADHD. Have you ever been stuck in traffic and found yourself pounding the steering wheel and … Continue reading →

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Why Spring Depression and Anxiety?

I’ve always found it curious that more suicides happen in the spring than in any other season. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics, suicide rates are lowest in the winter … Continue reading →

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