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Mental health

It takes a community

For most of my life, I have felt like an outsider looking in. I have battled with anxiety and depression, come from a family of divorced parents, and was bullied throughout school.

Addressing trauma in southeast asia

The Southeast Asian country of Malaysia has emerged as the largest recipient of refugees and asylum-seekers in the region, hosting a substantial population of displaced individuals. Recent reports place the number of registered refugees at 180,440. ..

Mahinder Kaur and CEHD researchers

Intersections: exposing and closing disability research gaps

While still a teenager, Anjali Forber-Pratt filed a lawsuit against her school district, alleging it failed to provide accessibility features. Among other alleged shortcomings, she was prevented from registering for an applied technology course...

NIDILRR Director Anjali Forber-Pratt with dog, Kolton

Elevating the voice of educators

As COVID-19 began upending daily life in earnest in early 2020, uncertainty loomed everywhere. The effect on schools was especially concerning. As schools were pushed to distance learning, educators, students, and parents raised concerns about the...

CEHD researchers sought seek feedback from educators to gain their perspective on distance learning.

Unlocking secrets of the brain

Fascinated by the human brain and the mysteries of its biology, neuroscientist Damien Fair took advantage of powerful new brain imaging tools to make important discoveries about child development and mental health disorders. He will bring his...

Damien Fair