The most rapidly growing cause of disability and loss of human potential and productivity emanates from mental health conditions. Mental illness was the largest source of loss in GDP (Gross Domestic ...

At 8 years old, Rico Garcia is strong enough to grab his mother by the hair and pin her to the ground. Nevada has about 5,200 children who are profoundly autistic but no residential facilities for ...

Profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) encompass a combination of severe cognitive impairment and complex motor or sensory limitations, resulting in extreme dependency on continuous ...

Have you ever wondered how many people worldwide suffer from a mental disorder? A new study provided the answer.

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has launched a new Learning Disability Nursing Shared Decision-Making Council to ...

The U.S. stands at a dangerous crossroads in mental health policy. On one hand, research shows that voluntary, community-rooted care helps people with psychiatric disabilities lead healthier, fuller ...