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 		Schizophrenia – Diagnosing Mental Illness Ills
Too little care too late thwarts treatment for schizophrenia according to mental health workers. Misdiagnosis and lack of care venues top the trouble list for caregivers.
Rare Disease Issues and Medical Research
Many rare diseases lack effective treatment or a cure. Patients often see participating in research as a purpose in life. Here's how to make it happen with minimal stress
Filing a Claim for Service Animal Discrimination
Is a situation in which your service animal is being refused access to premises causing you difficulties, damage, or hardship? Reach out to these sources for help.
Meeting the Public with Your Service Animal
Owning a service dog is of tremendous help. Being prepared for a variety of reactions from others can help you minimize your stress, advocate, and choose your battles.
What is the BCSMC?
The Bryan-College Station Mayors' Committee on People with Disabilities (BCSMC) is an organization that provides solutions to issues that affect people with disabilities.
Profile-Sally Spence
Sally Spence says she wasn't always sure if she wanted to begin a career working with children, but is glad she did.
How to Advocate for Children with Special Needs
You can not begin to advocate, until you understand the disability yourself.
Athletes with Disabilities Score Alongside Peers
The world will see more athletes with disabilities on the courts, in the water, and on the field. Don't be fooled by appearances, though. These competitors play to win.
Telemiracle Helps Those with Special Needs
Every year in March, residents in the province of Saskatchewan, on the Canadian Prairies, come together to raise funds to help children and adults with special needs.
Parenting a Noonan Syndrome Child
Anne de Groot knew something was wrong, but doctors dismissed her son's symptoms and her concerns till genetic testing vindicated her suspicion, and changed her life.
Skeletal Problems in Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is associated with defects in multiple organ systems. Skeletal anomalies can add to the burden of disability, and they often require multidisciplinary care.
Mental Capacity Act and Advocacy
In 2007, the amended Mental Capacity Act 2005 introduced a new type of statutory advocacy. So, what is Advocacy and why is it necessary in mental health organisations.
Invisible Illness Week
September 14th-20th 2009 is the National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week. But what are invisible illnesses and why should you care?
Dating Websites for the Disabled
For persons with disabilities, online dating websites provide a comfortable, secure environment for connecting to a wider community of supportive, empathetic people.
What Exactly Is Mental Capacity?
Assessing the capacity of people to make decisions about their functional problems has substantial ethical, clinical, and financial implications.
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