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The first edition of Integrated Mental Health Treatment Guidelines for Prescribers in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (referred to as the IDD-MH Prescriber Guidelines herein), is now available as an online resource and printable PDF.  Read More: Integrated Mental Health Treatment Guidelines for Prescribers in IDD now available online

Four UNH students have received National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, given to students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  Read More: Prestigious NSF Graduate Fellowships Awarded

A new report from the NH Occupational Health Surveillance Program (OHSP) called, Occupational Injury and Illness in New Hampshire, explores New Hampshire’s work-related health factors such as illness, injuries, exposures, hazards, or interventions.  Read More: NH Occupational Health Surveillance Program Releases Report on Occupational Injury and Illness in New Hampshire

The Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire is tackling the problem of access to post-secondary education for young adults with intellectual disabilities and has been awarded a $2.5 million grant.  Read More: Students with intellectual disabilities pursuing degrees to get support

DURHAM, NH - The Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the US Department of Education-Office of Postsecondary Education to create greater access to post-secondary education for young adults with an intellectual disability (ID).  Read More: UNH Institute on Disability Receives $2.5m to Transform Higher Education in NH for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Concord, NH – The precedent-setting Gubernatorial Town Hall on Disability Issues held on October 13th sparked a lively conversation between candidates Governor Chris Sununu and Senator Dan Feltes who delivered their disability policy platforms, experience, and vision if elected.  Read More: First Ever Gubernatorial Town Hall on Disability Issues

Top of the Tower: Pinkerton Academy

Dr.  Read More: Pinkerton Academy's Community Awareness Podcast Featuring Interview with Dr. Kelly Nye-Lengerman

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal

 Read More: Community mental health worker attitudes about employment for persons with serious mental illness

DURHAM, N.H. - The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has received a 3-year contract from the NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to provide evaluative support for the new Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families (CCSFP) grant, which will strengthen primary and secondary prevention services efforts.  Read More: The Institute on Disability Will Evaluate New Hampshire’s newest parental assistance program to strengthen families and communities

Only 1 in 5 adults with intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and diabetes gets all recommended diabetes care, which includes regular visits to a health care provider to check on blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney function, and retinal eye exams. The NH Disability & Public Health (DPH) project has published a new Disability in Focus data brief to share strategies to i  Read More: NH Adults with IDD Need Accessible Diabetes Education and Care