Disability Blog

Did you know over 60 percent of people with disabilities are cared for by family members? This statistic includes grandparents who serve as primary caregivers for their grandchildren. All too often, grandparents in these positions are overlooked. As a result,

A person can increase his or her quality of life by knowing and applying coping techniques. This is true of people who have schizoaffective disorder too. Because this diagnosis means different things to different people, there is no way of

When dealing with disability, it is important to not let the diagnosis define the person. There are numerous people who, with self-care and outside support, overcome their limitations. By recognizing triggers and having coping techniques in place, people with mental

People who suffer from mental illnesses and mood disorders may also struggle with substance abuse. Alcohol and other substances are known to destabilize someone with schizoaffective disorder. Not to mention, a treatment plan loses its effectiveness when an individual is

Before receiving a schizoaffective diagnosis, a physical exam and mental evaluation will be necessary. If you experience symptoms of psychosis and mood changes, or see signs of schizoaffective in someone you care about, it may be time to involve medical

Once symptoms are identified and a diagnosis is given, it is time to move forward. The best way to approach disability is to team up with trusted medical professionals. In the case of schizoaffective disorder, it is wise to consult

Understanding disability is impossible. There are no good reasons why health troubles plague some people. Nevertheless, upon diagnosis, it is common to ask the question, “why?” – Why does disability occur? – How does mental illness come about? – What

A common debate regarding marijuana (medicinally known as cannabis) is whether or not it is addictive. This post looks beyond its legality and addresses the issue of abuse: once exposed, can an individual stop consuming this substance without adopting a

Mental illness is a fragile subject. Many people who struggle with these types of disorders are aware of their psychoses. While in times of clear thought, individuals may seem rational and even normal, they can experience rapid changes in behaviours,

Addictions to heroin or methamphetamine often require hospitalization as the first step to recovery. While there are other similarities and many differences between these substances, they both lead to life threatening addictions that require detoxification periods and have high relapse