Month: January 2016

Earnest says GOP not serious about tackling mental health …

White House spokesman Josh Earnest on Monday accused House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, and all congressional Republicans, of being insincere when it comes to tackling mental illness. Well, I will say that there's a …

Veterans Say Trained Dogs Help With PTSD, But The VA Won't Pay …

Most veterans who apply for a service dog have PTSD, often on top of physical disabilities, according to Terri Stringer, assistant executive director of Patriot PAWS. "We have 100 veterans on our list waiting for dogs, so we …

Elephant in The Corner: Social Anxiety – Wessex Scene

Social Anxiety, also known as Social Phobia, is one subset of anxiety disorder in which anxiety is specifically triggered by social interactions (or the thought of them.) The condition can ravage self-esteem and have a negative …

Ask the Doctor: Panic Attacks | The Michigan Chronicle

Question: “What is a panic attack”? Panic attacks are basically sudden attacks of fear. They may last from 10 to 15 minutes or so. Symptoms associated with fear can be physical, such as shortness of breath, rapid and …

Disability Rights Fund Seeks Director of Development

The Disability Rights Fund (DRF), located in Boston, MA, is seeking a Director of Development. DRF utilizes an e-office structure with employees living across the globe. The Director of Development position will be based in …