Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder interferes with a person’s functionality and disrupts everyday activities. Getting support and assistance for OCD can be overwhelming for those who are diagnosed, for their family, and for their friends. It’s not uncommon to hear diagnosed patients struggle with treatment decisions because of confusion or fear toward issues such as therapy, residential care, [...]

Recently, Ireland introduced a policy to replace an out of date Mental Health Act. Ireland’s Mental Health Act of 2001 which outlines “circumstances in which a person may be admitted to, detained and treated in a hospital against their will” has been deemed out of date and non compliant “with standards on international human rights” in [...]

Most can agree that moving can be very stressful, especially for adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Not only is the transition challenging for the individual but the family as well.  Finding the perfect housing and necessary services can be complicated, leaving families unsure where to start. Autism Speaks understands the journey can be overwhelming. [...]

For years, doctors have relied on a book called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders (DSM) to diagnose autism. But now experts are considering amending the autism spectrum, to eliminate terms for related disorders like Asperger’s and  PDNOS. This change would affect 39 percent of children with autism or related disorders, meaning they would no [...]