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Family Caregiver Grief: Coping with the loss of your loved one/care receiver
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, about 43.5 million caregivers provide unpaid care to an adult or child in the US every year. Being a primary caregiver to a family member or spouse can be extremely time consuming, and … Continue reading
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Tagged bereavement, care receiver, caregivers, caregiving, emotional health, emotional support, end of life, Familiy Caregivers, family, Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA), grief, grief an loss, life transition, major life event, organizations, self-care, self-identity, spouse, supports
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Grateful for Family Caregivers: 10 tips for Family Caregivers During the Holidays
November is National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM). There is no better time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country on Thanksgiving and throughout the holidays. Approximately 1 in 5 Americans are family caregivers including children, spouses, partners, and … Continue reading
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Tagged #CaregiverAnd, #FamilyCaregiver, #NFCMonth, #RAISEcaregiving, AARP, Caregiver Action Network (CAN), Familiy Caregivers, Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA), family supports, Giving thanks, Gratitude, holiday season, National Family Caregivers Month, NIDILRR Research, REHABDATA, Resources, self-care, supports, Thanksgiving (US), Tips for caregivers during the holidays
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Bringing Visibility to Invisible Disabilities
This week is Invisible Disabilities Week and we’re honoring the #VisibleCourage of those living with invisible or hidden disabilities in the community. Continue reading
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Self-care for People with Seasonal Affective Disorder
‘Tis the season for all things autumn – pumpkins, fall foliage, and cooler days and colder nights with fewer daylight hours. It also a time of year where individuals living in the northern United States may notice changes in their … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, integrated health and mental health tools, mental health, mental health disorders, mental well being, NIDILRR Resources, NIDILRR-funded research, physical well-being, psychiatric disabilities, REHABDATA search, RRTC on Integrated Health Care and Self-Directed Recovery, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, self-care, Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities, tips for SAD, Tools, TU Collaborative on Community Inclusion
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Come Together During Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and the week of September 5-11 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the United States (https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/index.html). It is also preventable. The … Continue reading
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Tagged #TUCollaborative, crisis, document delivery, friends and family, mental health, mental health disorders, mental health supports, mental illness, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), NIDILRR publications, psychiatric disabilities, public health, REHABDATA, Resources, risk factors, RRTC on Participation and Community Living of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities, suicidal ideation, suicide prevention, Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Suicide Prevention Month, survivors, warning signs, World Suicide Prevention Day
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Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in Athletics
Professional athletes are opening up about mental health, and it’s making a difference. Tennis player Naomi Osaka, football players (NFL) Brandon Marshall and Aaron Rodgers, and four-time gold winning Olympic gymnast Simone Biles are just a few of the professional … Continue reading
Are face masks policies covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
COVID-19 has changed life as we know in many ways. Safety measures such as social distancing, stay at home orders, and the wearing of face masks or cloth face coverings are now part of our daily lives. The Centers for … Continue reading
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Tagged #ADA30, ADA National Network, ADA National Network Centers, ADA. Americans with Disabilities Act, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19, Face masks, Facial coverings, FAQ, people with disabilities, Policies, private businesses, reasonable accommodations, reasonable modifications, Resources, social distancing, state and local agencies, state and local governments, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Face Masks, Facial Coverings, and the ADA
The novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has changed life as we know in many ways. Safety measures such as social distancing, stay at home orders, and the wearing of face masks or cloth face coverings are now part of our daily … Continue reading
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Tagged ADA National Network, ADA National Network Centers, ADA. Americans with Disabilities Act, asymptomatic, bogus documentation, Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19, Face masks, Facial coverings, goods and services, guidance, individuals with disabilities, mandates, misinformation, novel coronavirus, Policies, private businesses, public health and safety, reasonable accommodations, Southeast ADA, state and local governments, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month, was established in 1948 by Mental Health America (formerly National Association for Mental Health) to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illness, living with these conditions, and strategies for maintaining mental health and wellness. … Continue reading
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Tagged #BreakTheStigma, #NotAlone, #Tools2Thrive, Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders, co-occurring conditions, Community Resource Specialists, depressive disorders, factsheets, fighting stigma, infographics, information, lived experience, mental health, Mental Health America (MHA), Mental Health Awareness Month, mental health challenges, mental health conditions, mental illness, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), organizations, peer supports, psychiatric disabiliites, Resources, self-care, stress management, Suicide Prevention Lifeline, toolkits, treatment, warning signs
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