Tag Archives: serious mental illness

National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Research to Advance Access and Equity for Workers with Serious Mental Illness

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which recognizes the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities, past and present, and looks ahead to building the inclusive workforce of the future. This week is also Mental Illness Awareness Week, organized … Continue reading

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Mental Health Awareness Month – Bringing Lived Experience to Research and Development

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, bringing attention to mental health and how essential it is to overall health. This is also a time to recognize the people who live with mental health conditions in our communities, including serious mental … Continue reading

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NDEAM Quick Looks: Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Psychiatric Disabilities

This October marks the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), designated by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) at the Department of Labor. The theme for 2020 is “Increasing Access and Opportunity.” Throughout the month we … Continue reading

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ConnectionsRx – A New Individualized Support Program from the TU Collaborative

Staying connected, maintaining social networks, and participating in the community while practicing physical distancing and following stay-at-home orders can be challenging.  To support individuals with lived experience in serious mental illness, the NIDILRR-funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for Community … Continue reading

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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for February 2020

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: My brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a young adult. What information, resources, and research are available to help … Continue reading

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