MHDD National Training Center

Thank you for joining us in our mission to promote quality #MentalHealth care and supports for people with #DevelopmentalDisabilities by providing access to information, resources, and training! mhddcenter.org 💚 🎨: @colorsofkelie

Professionals working with clients who have a #DualDiagnosis (#DevelopmentalDisability and #MentalHealth concerns) are learning more about "the components to what it means to be disabled". #CerebralPalsy Click to hear the rest of Melanie's story: youtu.be/vVuzW-oNrvo

Visit this link to hear the rest of Albina's story: youtu.be/ztnvQa8bco0 #MentalHealth #DevelopmentalDisabilities #DisabilityAwareness #Acceptance #TraumaFocused #PersonCentered #Hispanic #Latino #CulturalCompetency

#MentalHealthMonday What is it about non visible #disabilities that makes it harder to be understanding? Click the link to hear the rest of Andy's story: youtu.be/TGnXt11oJsw #MentalHealth #DisabilityAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #Kindness #Acceptance #DisabilityTwitter

#PrideMonth is in full swing! Let's take a moment to consider how #pride includes EVERYONE, particularly people with #disabilities of all kinds. Having a disability does not negate human needs such as love and #sexuality. #DisabilityTwitter strongly.mda.org/life-at-the-in…

#MentalHealthMonday Parents and #caregivers of people with #DevelopmentalDisabilities can experience huge amounts of #stress. Consuelo shares what helped her better manage her stress while caring for her #autistic son. Listen to the rest of her story here: youtu.be/BjpZRJzDwgk

When it comes to our #MentalHealth, we all need help sometimes. Learn to be a safe person for #pwd to approach for help. You can learn from others with lived experience and experts in the #disability and mental health fields by visiting our website! 💚 mhddcenter.org

Since #autism identification has increased, that means there are more people in our communities who experience discrimination, are often misunderstood, and deserve quality #MentalHealth services. Hear stories of #ActuallyAutistic people here: mhddcenter.org/stories/

During #MHAM and throughout the year, be sure to check out @MHDDcenter for resources on mental health and developmental disabilities — like this fact sheet on improving services for Asian Americans with disabilities and mental health concerns: ow.ly/YPzO50ITShA #APAHM

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#MentalHealthMonday We have come a long way in understanding and supporting people experiencing #DualDiagnosis, but there's still a lot of work to do! Check out our website for free resources for people with #disabilities, #caregivers, and professionals. mhddcenter.org

Join @kristenrchoi's webinar on May 17 about teletherapy for autism during COVID-19, the mental health impact of the pandemic on parents and their children, and how COVID-related stress affected their perceptions of telehealth. REGISTER ➡️ bit.ly/39cmnzs @AUCDNews

Conversations with professionals can be exhausting, especially if professionals speak at or talk about you, without engaging YOU in the conversation. Learn more: mhddcenter.org/learn-now/?tx_… #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityAwareness #DevelopmentalDisabilities #DisabilityTwitter

We are SO GRATEFUL for the chance to learn from the lived experiences of today's #MHDDwebinar presenters. Thanks to everyone who joined us and participated in any way. If you missed it, the recording will be posted to our website and YouTube channel. #Parenting #DisabilityTwitter

"Social media is challenging, but is also a gift. Sometimes when we have children that struggle in public, connecting with other parents online can be very helpful." -BreeAnn Davis #MHDDwebinar #SocialNetworking #ParentingTips #DisabilityAwareness

Today's #MHDDwebinar has been presented by several parents who have developmental disabilities and/or mental health conditions. If you would like to learn from more from their lived experiences, check out the book: calky.org/a-celebration-…

"If you need to find #community, find community! That's what I did. Found other parents with the same diagnosis to share experiences and support. We are an adaptive group!" -Keith Hosey #MHDDwebinar #DisabilityTwitter #ParentingTips

"Parenting is never easy. If you've lived the disabled life, parenting is just another form of adaptation. There is support out there! If you want to be a parent, just do it." -Morgan Hughes #MHDDwebinar #ParentingTips #DisabilityAwareness #MentalHealth

Advice for visually impaired parents: "Don't be intimidated by the opinions and attitudes of others. Find a network of other blind or visually impaired parents, and do what you have to to realize your dream." -Sandra Williams #MHDDwebinar #Blindness #ParentingTips

"My household has been filled with disability related toys and conversations...Still, my daughter had picked up negative connotations about disabilities, and was surprised to learn my leg brace was a type of disability." -Keith Hosey #MHDDwebinar #DisabilityAwareness #Acceptance