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Connections Matter Every human being goes through times when they feel isolated from others, if not physically, then socially or emotionally. There is a basic human need to connect, to feel part of something, to feel like we belong somewhere, to not feel like we are missing out. For those with mental health issues or […]
Tag: Clinical
Motivational Interviewing for People with Developmental Disabilities
Plain Language Summary: Motivational Interviewing for People with Developmental Disabilities Plain Language Summary: Motivational Interviewing for People with Developmental Disabilities Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a type of therapy that helps a client (person that a professional helps) increase their motivation and change their behavior. MI doesn’t always have to be used by therapists and […]
Self-Determination & Dignity of Risk
Plain Language Summary: Self-Determination & Dignity of Risk Plain Language Summary: Self-Determination & Dignity of Risk Self-determination is a right that all people have. It means that they have a right to make their own choices and set their own goals. People with developmental disabilities (DD) also have this right, and should have support in […]
Plain Language Summary – Stress and Coping
Plain Language Summary: Stress & Coping Everyone experiences stress. Difficult situations can bring on negative emotions and sometimes feel like too much. People do not always know how to deal with these emotions. We can all learn to improve how we handle stress. Stress is natural. It is a physical and mental reaction to life […]
Stress and Coping
Plain Language Summary: Stress & Coping Everyone experiences stress. Difficult situations can bring on negative emotions and sometimes feel like too much. People do not always know how to deal with these emotions. We can all learn to improve how we handle stress. Stress is natural. It is a physical and mental reaction to life experiences. […]
Coping with Uncertainty
Coping with Uncertainty By Raechel Russo, LMFT Candidate With all the current events going on in the world, it is natural to feel some uncertainty about the future. You may find that you are worrying more than normal or that your mental health is suffering, even if you aren’t directly affected. It is normal to […]
Building Your Resilience
Building Your Resilience To be resilient means to be able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions, or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed. Nobody wants difficult things to happen to them, but they’re going to happen. Being resilient will help you through your challenges. How do you build your […]
Mental Health Among Older Adults with Disabilities
Plain Language Summary: Mental Health Among Older Adults with Disabilities As people get older, they have a higher chance of having disabilities. People that already have one or more disabilities may face more concerns. Social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of mental health concerns. Social isolation means that someone is having very few social […]
Project Resilience: Adjusting to College While Managing Mental Health, Disability
Project Resilience: Adjusting to College While Managing Mental Health, Disability
Mental Health Crossroads Podcast – Interview with Janet Shouse
Janet Shouse from the Vanderbilt-Kennedy Center was a recent guest on the MHDD Crossroads Podcast. She talked to us about her career path, her role as program coordinator for the IDD Toolkit, www.iddtoolkit.org,- which she helped develop. This toolkit is an online resource for medical providers to better serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. […]
