State Mental Hospitals: Move faster to fix mental health care Nov 14, 2009
Effective last July, the new department of behavioral disabilities was created as part of a reorganization of the former Department of Human Resources. Under a new commissioner, psychiatrist Dr. Frank Shelp, DBHDD has reached out to mental health advocates and enacted some innovative reforms. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Highlights from the School Committee Oct 27, 2009
We want to start to work on a plan to bring back students who have behavioral disabilities or emotional disabilities, said Serio. Dr. Joseph Schectmen proposed a program which will provide attention to students while supporting the staff. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
School year starts without police liaison on board Sep 19, 2009
She noted that the district s director of student services, Lynne Maslowski, can affirm that young children with emotional behavioral disabilities are very physically aggressive children. There are times when I have to call the police for reinforcement. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
A Child's Bad Behavior May be Disab... Sep 13, 2009
Too many adults including relatives, friends, and even some health professionals do not understand that parents of children and teenagers with behavioral disabilities can go through hell 24 hours a day. There is no reckoning with a child who suddenly explodes for what appears to be no reason, or the reason may seem very insignificant. (Suite101.com)
Lexington group home provides second family for residents Jul 30, 2009
It is a community residence for six people with developmental, intellectual and behavioral disabilities. The house is maintained and staffed by the Cooperative for Human Services (CHS), a non-profit community organization based in Burlington that provides services for people with disabilities in the greater Boston area. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Restore state funding for disabled, facilities Jul 14, 2009
These are children with severe physical, mental, emotional and behavioral disabilities. Over 800 of these children live in residential schools and receive medical, education, therapy and social services 24 hours a day, due to their low independent functioning and mental capabilities. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mia Davis discusses her battle against BPA Jun 1, 2009
A. About 200 peer-reviewed journal articles indicate that low-dose exposure to BPA can cause serious harm, such as play a role in breast cancer, obesity, and learning and behavioral disabilities. Lab research on animals and human cells indicates that even tiny amounts can be harmful. (Boston Globe)
Winchester parent has personal stake in week of Mental Health Awareness (QUESTION & ANSWER WITH: CARA FALCONI) May 8, 2009
A lot of people do not realize that children and adolescents have social, emotional, and behavioral disabilities that are real, painful, and costly. These disorders are a huge stress for children and their families, schools, and the community. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Women's Health Linked to Environmen... Mar 22, 2009
" Environmental Triggers WHO cites pollution, workplace hazards, radiation and climate change as chief factors that influence 85 of the 102 categories of diseases listed in the 2004 World Health Report . These include cancer, learning and behavioral disabilities, birth defects, reproductive problems, and heart and respiratory difficulties. Lifestyle Related Problems Tens of thousands of chemicals have been released into the North American ecosystem since the Second World War, reports the Women s... (Suite101.com)
Ridin' high (56) Mar 20, 2009
The rodeo is one of the major fundraisers for the nonprofit riding academy, which offers therapeutic riding sessions and horsemanship lessons to people with physical, mental, emotional and behavioral disabilities. "We all have events in our life that make us go through different challenges, and we give lessons to help people deal with their different challenges," Santistevan said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
