Visual abstract for the article entitled Participation in Arts and Culture Among Individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses and It’s Relationship to Quality of Life and Recovery. Article written by Crystal M Slanzi et al. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, December 2022.
This document serves as an informational primer for the growing subfield of peer support services for deaf individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Along with providing information about the topic, it also outlines the various benefits afforded to deaf clients by… Read More »Deaf Peer Support: An Overview. An Introduction to a Growing Subfield of Peer Services
The purpose of this document is to provide information regarding disclosure and nondisclosure in a variety of settings and/or situations related to community participation. The introduction defines disclosure and provides suggestions about what to consider when contemplating whether disclosure is… Read More »Mental Health Disclosure: A Repository of Resources Related to Disclosure.
The purpose of this document is to provide mental health providers with information about interventions that can enhance community participation among young adults with serious mental illnesses.
The purposes of this fact sheet are to describe the health benefits of spiritual and religious participation and to provide resources to support people with serious mental illnesses with engaging in this area.
The purpose of this document is to pull together the knowledge and experience gained over the years from ADA staff who have been involved with this program, many from the beginning, along with colleagues from Solutions for Independence, another Center… Read More »Promoting Independent Living: Transition to Community Living- Community Inclusion (TCL-CI) Support Guide
This document includes information about resources people can use on digital devices in order to support increased community participation.
One fundamental need of being human, which combines our personal development, social relationships, and community engagement, is the need to feel that we matter. It includes the feeling of being valued, appreciated, and respected by those around us. When we… Read More »Mattering Toolkit: Creating environments where everyone matters
This fact sheet summarizes research on the trauma experienced by children when removed from the home due to a parent’s mental illness. It emphasizes the importance of minimizing trauma by providing appropriate support to both the child and parent.
The best way to prevent custody loss is to have a plan that helps consumers improve their parenting skills while managing their disability. This brief tool provides suggestions on how to create a plan to protect the best interests of… Read More »Preventing Custody Loss: Suggestions for Parents with Psychiatric Disabilities
