Did you know that there are many different types of communication barriers we have to face in our lives? Attitudinal barriers, systematic barriers, physical barriers, physiological barriers, psychological barriers, language barriers, and many more. Here are some easy things to remember that I have used in my own personal life to help facilitate effective communication: [...]
February 26, 2013 – 2:59 pm
We hope you enjoy the March issue of Our Journey newsletter. March is Parenting Awareness Month, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Month, and also is a kick-off on Michigan’s MI Healthier Tomorrow initiative to help people lose weight and eat healthier. In this issue you’ll also find information on Advance Directives and what we will hope is a [...]
February 11, 2013 – 6:02 am
Did you know that this week – February 11-17 – is Random Act of Kindness Week? It may sound like a curmudgeonly question, but do we really need a special week to be considerate and do nice things for our fellow human beings? Does it mean we can go back to our old grumpy ways [...]
February 7, 2013 – 7:04 am
Nationally, nearly 1 in 5 adults (or 45.7 million adults) have some form of mental illness, and 36% of these people smoke cigarettes. In comparison, 21% of adults without mental illness smoke cigarettes. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows troubling statistics: 31% of all cigarettes are smoked by adults with mental [...]
February 1, 2013 – 5:00 am
It’s always good to refresh our memories on the warning signs of heart attack – and February Heart Health Month is a great time for the reminder! Heart Attack Warning Signs Some heart attacks are sudden and intense – but most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected wait too long [...]
January 18, 2013 – 5:14 am
Healthy Weight Week has been recognized for 20 years in the hopes that it will help celebrate healthy, diet-free living habits that last a lifetime and prevent eating and weight problems. According to the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors’ (NASMHPD) Report on Morbidity and Mortality, individuals living with serious mental illness die 25 [...]
December 8, 2012 – 9:13 am
The federal government’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is creating free apps for iPhone and Android devices that help you track your health. From games to help idle teen hands trying to quit smoking, to apps about pregnancy, diseases, health hotlines and much more, new apps are being developed everyday. Here’s a link [...]
November 30, 2012 – 7:04 am
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new Be Tobacco Free website! The new website brings together the best information HHS has on the health effects of tobacco, quitting smoking, and more.
November 12, 2012 – 12:41 pm
Finding a sustainable, accommodating job can be difficult for someone with a disability; while the unemployment rate for those without disabilities is about 8%, for individuals with a disability, it is a whopping 15%. As with the general population, the level of education and training after high school that a person with disabilities receives is [...]
October 15, 2012 – 7:13 am
It’s not a new idea – it’s been shown time and time again – and studies continue to support the mind-body connection… Exercise makes us feel good! The benefits of physical activity are lowered anxiety levels (better mental health) as well as more energy, improved sleep patterns and even boosted immune systems. Consider also a [...]
