You-th Oughta Know: The Importance of Youth Involvement in Disability Movements and Spaces

“You create your future based on your energy in the present.” ~Unknown

Strength wasn’t a concern since he was a former bodybuilder and a Masters National Bodybuilding Champion. However, moving to bodyweight training and cardio would also allow him to work on his exercise endurance.He also credited a healthy, plant-based diet for his ability to shatter the previous pushups records. DeMarco avoids junk foods and processed vegan items, opting for whole-foods nutrition instead.

No one likes a cocky person. This individual thinks that they’re just a bit better than everyone else. If you’re overconfident and brash, you need to make some changes.In a perfect world, everything would be without issue.

You’ve tried to trust them again and want to do it. Sadly, no matter how hard you try, this vital part of your relationship is broken. You question every word they say and their actions because there’s a wedge between you.You feel like a detective going through their coat pockets, viewing their text messages.

Physical attraction is usually the first part of any relationship, but this person gets you on an emotional level. They not only think you’re beautiful/handsome, but they also think what’s on the inside is fascinating. Your mind, body, and spirit connect.When you’ve found a caring partner, they don’t care if your views and opinions are not the same as theirs.

A collection of some of our favorite Miley Cyrus quotes! 1. “I need more

Rabbits have been used in the visual arts for centuries. They have been used for different motifs with various mythological and artistic meanings. Generally speaking, the rabbit signifies rebirth or resurrection. Artists also use rabbits to symbolize fertility and sensuality. But over the centuries, other symbolic values have also been allocated to rabbits. For example, […]

If you’re an aspiring entertainer, it’s essential to learn from the best, and who knows entertainment better than Nancy Etz? As a veteran of the industry, she has plenty of wisdom to share. In this article, we’ll look at six things you should know about succeeding in the entertainment business. You’ll find this information helpful if you’re starting out or have been in the game for a while.

June 22, 2022Pediatricians should perform mental health screenings on all children and adolescents, evaluating for depression, anxiety, and suicide risk, says a new draft recommendation issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).1 A response to the growing mental health crisis among youth, this AAP guidance recommends screening adolescents ages 12 and up for major depressive disorder and youths ages 8 and up for anxiety, even in the absence of documented symptoms.Earlier this year, the AAP recommended universal screening for all kids age 12 and older for suicide risk; for kids aged eight 8 to 11, screening was recommended only when “clinically indicated,” such as when warning signs were present.John Piacentini, Ph.D., a professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at UCLA, called the AAP draft recommendation important because “anxiety in children is often less easily identified than other disorders, such as ADHD, which can delay treatment.” Left untreated, he said, anxiety is associated with increased risk of depression, self-harm, substance use, and other health risks in later life.The AAP joined the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in drafting the screening recommendations and in noting a need for further research on evaluating younger children for mental health conditions.

For people with disabilities, getting a dog can be a life-changing experience. In addition to company and love, caring for a dog can get you out of your own head and off the couch at times when you wouldn’t or couldn’t otherwise. Owning a dog is a great way to meet new people and a great excuse to get out in the world (we’re talking pets here, not service dogs). But that doesn’t make dog “parenting” easy, cheap, or something you should get into without fully thinking through all aspects of the choice. For disabled people, getting a dog is even more of an undertaking!

One in five Americans are affected by medical debt. This is a major stressor that can affect anybody and everybody, especially those of us living with chronic physical and mental illnesses and other disabilities.

“You should be ashamed of yourself.”

I was “fortunate” enough to grow up in a family that has a lot of money troubles. I knew what it meant to receive unemployment benefits when I was 9, could explain the intricacies of Medicaid at 10, and knew how to file my own reduced-price school lunch paperwork at 11.

Were you recently diagnosed with vitiligo? Does someone in your life have spots and you are curious? Read below for answers to the most asked questions.

People often assume all headaches are the same. However, people who live with headache or migraine disorders know all too well that this isn’t the case. In fact, there are actually over 20 types of headaches and migraines, and knowing which type you have can help you and your doctor determine what type(s) of treatment will be most effective.

Getting rich and becoming a millionaire might seem outlandish. It might not even be one of your goals. But what if you’re close to becoming rich – and didn’t even know it?

Personal injury claims are legal disputes that arise when an individual suffers physical injury caused by another person’s negligence or entity that may have resulted in mental or emotional trauma, pain, and suffering. The person responsible for the negligence can be held accountable for paying medical bills, wage loss due to days off from work, compensation for the pain, and other emotional damages suffered. Most personal injury claims are filed due to road traffic accidents, including motor vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and premises liability cases. (1)

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“Looking in the mirror, I’m haunted by the monster staring back at me — the reflection of an ugly, disgusting, less-than monster. As my eyes lock in with the monster, I question, ‘am I unlovable? Am I enough? Is this my fault? Will anyone ever accept me? Do I accept me? Am I safe?’”

Many slurs are a hard “no” to say— we know how they’ve been used to undermine minority groups and understand why we shouldn’t use them. Disability slurs, however, don’t receive the same negative press as words that harm other minority groups, so they’re often regularly interspersed in our conversations. If you’d like to change your phrasing to be more mindful of the disability community’s history and challenges, here are 10 common terms you may not know are disability slurs.