Today is Memorial Day. Many of us are thinking about people we have lost. Some people think that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) don’t or can’t feel grief. This is a harmful myth. People with IDD feel loss just like everyone else. But they are often left out of the grieving process. This […]
Category: Mental Health
Healthy Aging for People With IDD
In our last issue, we talked about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their mental health. This week, we talk about healthy aging. This is another big issue for people with IDD. Getting older is something that happens to everyone. People with IDD also grow older, just like everyone else. Staying Healthy […]
Supporting Mental Health of People with IDD
Some people think people with IDD don’t or can’t have mental health challenges. This is a wrong and dangerous belief. Because of it, people with IDD often don’t get the help they need. This week, we’re supporting mental health of people with IDD and those that care for them. Getting the Right Mental Health Help […]
Sexual Assault Recovery: You Are Not Alone!
Last week, we talked about reporting a sexual assault. This week, we’re talking about sexual assault recovery. Many survivors of sexual assault feel like they are alone. But they are not. Others have gone through the same thing. Their stories can help with recovery. A Survivor’s Story James Meadours is one of those people. He […]