Plain Language Summary: Considerations to Improve Services for Refugees with Disabilities and Mental Health Concerns Refugees are people who leave their country for their safety. Many things can prompt this, including discrimination and war in their country. Refugees live in temporary settlements before settling in a new country. Many refugees are placed in cities before […]
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Considerations for Improving Services for Asian Americans with Disabilities and Mental Health Concerns
Plain Language Summary: Considerations for Improving Services for Asian Americans with Disabilities and Mental Health Concerns The Asian American population is increasing, and with it grows the need for services that effectively work with people of different cultures. Currently, the Asian American use of mental health services is low. There are many reasons why individuals […]
Considerations to Improve Services for Black/African American Individuals with Disabilities and Mental Health Concerns
Plain Language Summary: Considerations to Improve Services for Black/African American Individuals with Disabilities and Mental Health Concerns People with disabilities often have less access to mental health services. Also, consider how Black and African American people receive mental health services at lower rates. The result is that getting mental health services can be especially difficult […]
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the Multicultural Populations It Affects
Plain Language Summary: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the Multicultural Populations It Affects 1 in 4 adults in the United States have a disability, and many of them experience mental health concerns. People with disabilities who are also people of color may have specific experiences that greatly affect their mental health. Learning about equity, diversity, […]
Mental Health Safety Planning
Mental Health Safety Planning Shelley R. Upton, PhD Content Warning: This blog contains potentially disturbing and triggering content. Before continuing, please be aware that the author writes about suicide and self-harm. As a mental health professional, keeping my clients safe is my highest priority. How can you help your loved ones and your clients stay […]
Using a Strengths-Based Therapeutic Approach with People with Developmental Disabilities
Plain Language Summary: Using a Strengths-Based Therapeutic Approach with People with Developmental Disabilities Plain Language Summary: Using a Strengths-Based Therapeutic Approach with People with Developmental Disabilities When mental health professionals work with people who have developmental disabilities, it is important for them to use a “strengths-based approach”. This applies to the way they speak with […]
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Affected Me and Other Autistics
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Affected Me and Other Autistics How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Affected Me and Other Autistics By Kayla Rodriguez Content Warning: This blog contains potentially disturbing and triggering content. Before continuing, please be aware that the author writes about suicide and self-harm. I remember it like it was yesterday. It was […]
Empleo de personas hispanas/latinx con discapacidades: barreras y recomendaciones (Employment and Hispanic/Latinx Individuals with Disabilities: Barriers and Recommendations)
Resumen en lenguaje sencillo: empleo de personas hispanas / latinx con discapacidades: barreras y recomendaciones Resumen en lenguaje sencillo: empleo de personas hispanas / latinx con discapacidades: barreras y recomendaciones En 2019, solo 1 de cada 5 personas con discapacidad estaba con empleo. La discriminación por discapacidad puede afectar el empleo. Ser parte de más […]
Transition & Collaboration
Plain Language Summary: Transition & Collaboration Plain Language Summary: Transition & Collaboration Overview Transition is when a student moves from high school to adult life. For students with disabilities, the law requires students with disabilities prepare for life after high school by having a plan (called a transition IEP) when a student is turns 16. […]
Early Childhood & Developmental Disabilities
Plain Language Summary: Early Childhood & Developmental Disabilities Plain Language Summary: Early Childhood & Developmental Disabilities Developmental disabilities are disabilities that can affect multiple aspects of a person’s life. These disabilities occur during childhood and can cause lifelong problems. Typically, developmental disabilities are noticeable before children start school. Developmental disabilities can affect physical, social, academic, […]
