Behavioral Health & Wellness

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October is ADHD Awareness Month
ADHD is more prevalent in IDD than in the broader population. Learn More
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NRC Poster Session Winners
Posters to be featured at NRC Annual Meeting
After an open call, two winning posters were selected by the NRC to be featured at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Learn More
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Strengthening Recovery in NH
The Role of CRSWs in Building Futures Together
Building Futures Together partners with NHTI to prepare trainees for CRSW certification, strengthening New Hampshire’s behavioral health workforce. Learn More
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October 9 is National Depression Screening Day
Supporting People with IDD and Mental Health Needs
Among people with IDD, the depression rate may be as high as 39%, so screening in the population is important. Learn More
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NRC Funds New Project
The NRC will help fund research on the "We All Matter" support group for people with IDD in Kansas. Learn More
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New Executive Director at National Center for START Services®
NCSS Welcomes Julie Lago, MSW, LICSW
Julie Lago, MSW, LICSW began her role this month as the new Executive Director of the National Center for START Services® (NCSS) at the Institute on D... Learn More
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NCSS Training Team Highlights Maine Partnership at Summit
In May 2025, the inaugural Innovation Summit: A Path for Maine showcased the impact of Maine’s ongoing partnership with NCSS. Learn More
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IOD Authors Contribute to National Issue Brief
Sharing our expertise on Mental Health in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
IOD faculty and staff co-authored a national issue brief on mental health in intellectual and developmental disabilities (MH-IDD). Learn More
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IOD to Help Develop Toolkit for Doulas Caring for Women with IDD
Partnership with Georgetown and Brandeis will enhance maternal care for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The IOD is partnering with Georgetown and Brandeis to develop a toolkit for doulas to enhance maternal care for women with IDD. Learn More
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The Stories of START
Reflecting on the 2025 START National Training Institute
Stories can build communities in the START network and beyond, as we learned at SNTI 2025. Learn More