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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 →

Hey all I created a new and improved community. Timely news letters and an open Chat Box called Shout Box see http://www.mentalhealthsupportcommunity.com easy registration all members welcome LOL JanSupport   “Mental Health Support Community Goal’s & Mission” SHARE THE AIR; … Continue reading →

Key facts There are many different mental disorders, with different presentations. They are generally characterized by a combination of abnormal thoughts, perceptions, emotions, behaviour and relationships with others. Mental disorders include: depression, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia and other psychoses, dementia, … Continue reading →