Month: September 2015

Ensuring Access to Safe and Affirming Mental Healthcare for LGBTQ …

It's an unfortunate reality that, due to societal discrimination, school bullying, and family rejection, LGBTQ young people are at increased risk for behavioral health issues.

Bipolar Disorder and 7 Cardinal Rules for Life | bpHope – bp …

There seems to be some wisdom in them for those of us who are learning to live well in spite of having bipolar disorder. Of course, the seven “rules for life” are applicable to everyone whether or not they have a mental health …

Schizoaffective Disorder in Children: Symptoms & Treatment …

Schizoaffective disorder is a serious mental disorder. It is comprised of two different facets – schizophrenia and a mood disorder such as bipolar disorder or depression. According to WebMD, it does not occur often in children, …

Clinton Campaign Website Adds Page Dedicated to Disability Rights

Washington, Sept. 13 – Hillary Clinton is the first Democratic candidate to include a page on her website dedicated to people with disabilities. Highlighting disability rights as one of the campaign's issues, the site says, “We …

Identifying Borderline Personality Disorder in a Friend or Loved One …

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood, wrongly-diagnosed mental illnesses. It affects an estimated 14 million Americans, or 5.9 percent of all adults. That means more people suffer from BPD …