Mental Illness

What Medical Evidence Does Social Security Require?

02/20/20 - Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Disability Law, Education, Guest Blogger, Mental Illness, Multiple Sclerosis, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized, Uncategorized, Wheelchair Users - 0 Comments

By Erika Riggs, Esq., Guest Blogger

As a Social Security disability lawyer, my practice is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities and helping them obtain the benefits they deserve. While there are stringent eligibility requirements for obtaining these vital public benefits, the most…

Tips for the Anxious Traveler

02/18/20 - Good Web Finds, Guest Blogger, Mental Illness, Self-Advocacy, Tools and aids, Transportation, Uncategorized, Uncategorized - 1 Comment

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By Sarah Armour, JJsList.com Business Assistant

Travel by air can be very stressful for anyone, especially for people who have anxiety. Crowded airports, a lot of stimuli, not having control, and canceled flights, for example, can be overwhelming for someone with anxiety.

Even though I…

Tips for Surviving the Holidays

11/26/19 - Guest Blogger, Inspiring People, JJ's List Fun, Mental Illness, Search, Inc., Self-Advocacy, Tools and aids, Uncategorized, Uncategorized - 0 Comments

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By Sarah Armour, Michaela Moran and Matt Rizzo

The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time of year. However, we often get overwhelmed and stressed out over the things we want to do and/or are expected to do, such as shopping, gift wrapping,…

Self-Care: First Aid for Depression

03/28/18 - Guest Blogger, Inspiring People, Mental Illness, Tools and aids, Uncategorized, Uncategorized - 8 Comments

Sarah Armour

By: Sarah Armour, Self-Advocate

I had a rough time during the holidays and winter months that resulted in depression. Having depression stinks so much! When I am depressed, I feel like nothing in life really matters. It feels like a dark cloud even when fun…

Alzheimers Awareness

06/27/16 - Disability in the Media, Education, Events, Mental Illness - 2 Comments

June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. 5.4 million Americans will face Alzheimer’s and efforts to find a cure are making very slow progress. But since we focus on actionable feedback on this blog, we’d like to take a moment to talk about our own experiences with…

People With Disabilities Are Not Recognized by Police

08/27/14 - Disability Awareness Training, Disability in the Media, Disability Law, Education, Featured Blogger of the Month, Guest Blogger, Mental Illness, Uncategorized - 3 Comments

Complaints about police brutality have gotten more and more press in recent years. Thanks to social media and the prevalence of cameras, it’s easy to capture these moments. Police ineptness has also played a role in these incidents. But in recent years, there are other…

Robin Williams’ Suicide Brings Awareness to Mental Illness

08/13/14 - Featured Blogger of the Month, Good Web Finds, Guest Blogger, Inspiring People, Mental Illness, Tools and aids, Uncategorized - 4 Comments

Robin Williams

Believe it or not, mental illness IS a disability. It’s a mental health disability. But the recent suicide by beloved actor/comedian Robin Williams has cast a much-needed spotlight on the effects of this mental health disability and the sad stigma surrounding it. But when…

The Challenges of Flying With Developmental Disabilities

07/07/14 - Business News, Disability in the Media, Disability-Aware Businesses, Mental Illness, Transportation, Uncategorized - 1 Comment

Why would an airline refuse a gate pass to someone who is providing support to a person with a developmental disability who cannot navigate the terminal independently? That’s what happened when US Airways denied Hannah Newmark, a volunteer assigned to meet Schofield a gate pass….