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Suicide: How You Can Make a Difference: 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain
The recent high profile deaths have brought SUICIDE into everyday conversation. According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention there has been an increase of 38% in suicde in many States in the US.
Behavioral Intervention Shows Promise for Treating Depression in Preschool-Aged Children
Studies at the National Institute of Health have shown that therapy-based treatment for disruptive behavioral disorders are effective treatment options for early childhood depression. Children as young as 3 years old can be diagnosed with clinical depression. While antidepressants may be prescribed, behavioral interventions/support s are greatly needed. continue reading....
Inclusion Rates Lagging For Students With Intellectual Disabilities
Under federal law, students with disabilities are expected to attend class with their typically developing peers. But research studies have shown that this is not the case; but instead majority of these students spent their time in self-contained settings.. Under the law known as the Individual with Disabilities Education Act, students are to be placed in the "least restrictive environment"...... learn more
Raising Awareness to Prevent Prescription Opioid Overdoses
115 Americans died of an Opiod overdose everyday. This has brought severe health, emotional and economic effects on the families. The opiod overdose epidemic has become American Public Health Emergency among all races and ages. learn more......
Settlement Reached In High-Profile Death Of Man With Down Syndrome
The family of the man with Down Syndrome who died after confrontation with the off-duty sheriff's deputies in 2013 at the Westview Promenade movie theater in Frederick county Maryland has been awarded $1.9 million settlement. Ethan Saylors died from asphyxia following a broken larynx during a scuffle with the deputies. Ethan was accused of not buying another movie ticket to view a second screening of a movies at the theater. read more....
Senators Call For End To Subminimum Wage Amid Accusations Of Exploitation
Due to the "discriminatory" practices for workers with disabilities, U.S. senators have called for an end to the sub-minimum wages. An Illinois manufacturing company, was accused of exploiting nearly 250 employees.