May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a good time to talk about mental health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). People with IDD have the same right to mental health care as anyone else. But many also face extra stress. This can include being left out, not being listened to, or […]
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Resolve to Be Kinder in the New Year
It’s the start of a new year. Many of us are making New Year’s resolutions. We think about the things we want to do better in the year to come. Resolve to Be Kinder In a new video, James talks about some of the typical resolutions we make. James then challenges us to resolve to […]
Supporting Family Caregivers: Real Talk and Helpful Tips
The holidays can be stressful. Some families support a person with special needs. The season can be even harder for them. Changes in routine and loud, busy places bring extra challenges. Some caregivers do not get breaks, even when they are overwhelmed. We’re sharing real talk from three family caregivers. We also share simple ways […]
IDD and the Grieving Process: How to Help and Why Inclusion Matters
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 […]
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 […]