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17.4 Million disabled adults experience frequent mental distress #AbleismHurts #MentalHealthMatters The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality

Exploring the Intersection of Disability and Mental Health

Posted on May 31, 2024 | by Guest Author | 1 Comment on Exploring the Intersection of Disability and Mental Health

Author: Alexandra Wong

How does being disabled impact one’s mental health?

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Posted in Blogs on Healthcare | Tagged health disparities, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health Services, Systemic Ableism
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Lawyers, Mental Health, and the Character and Fitness Investigation

Posted on August 10, 2023 | by Guest Author | Leave a Comment on Lawyers, Mental Health, and the Character and Fitness Investigation

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Posted in Articles on Healthcare | Tagged Character and Fitness Investigation, Disability, Lawyers, Mental Health, People with Disabilities
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September Webinars

Posted on July 20, 2022 | by Leah Smith | 1 Comment on September Webinars
Mark your calendar for #WebinarWednesday. During the month of September, The Center for Dignity will be hosting #WebinarWednesday each week at 12pm (EST). During each session we will present medical recommendations to close the gap in healthcare inequities for people with disabilities. Wednesday, Sept 7th: Prenatal Diagnosis. Wednesday, Sept 14th: Mental Health/Suicide Prevention. Wednesday, Sept 21st: Organ Transplantation. Wed, Sept 28th: Aging/End of Life.
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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aging, End of Life, Healthcare, Healthcare Disparitys, healthcare inequities, Mental Health, Organ Transplantation, People with Disabilities, Prenatal Diagnosis, Suicide Prevention, Webinar Wednesday

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