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Recently in the News: 21st Century Cures Act; Psilocybin Studied for Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients
By: PWDF Staff A couple news items have caught our interest at People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF). The 21st Century Cures Act has been signed into law, promising greater access to mental health services provided Congress approves future funding.[1] We were impressed by an article in The New York Times that reported on two studies that showed that psilocybin, an ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms, reduced depression and anxiety in cancer patients.
PWDF ProfileWho We ArePeople With Disabilities Foundation is an operating 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, which focuses on the rights of the mentally and developmentally disabled. ServicesAdvocacy: PWDF advocates for Social Security claimant’s disability benefits in eight Bay Area counties. We also provide services in disability rights, on issues regarding returning to work, and in ADA consultations, including areas of employment, health care, and education, among others. There is representation before all levels of federal court and Administrative Law Judges. No one is declined due to their inability to pay, and we offer a sliding scale for attorney’s fees. Education/Public Awareness: To help eliminate the stigma against people with mental disabilities in society, PWDF’s educational program organizes workshops and public seminars, provides guest speakers with backgrounds in mental health, and produces educational materials such as videos. Continuing Education Provider: State Bar of California MCLE, California Board of Behavioral Sciences Continuing Education, and Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. |
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- Liz Szabo, “Senate Approves Landmark Mental Health Bill As Part Of 21st Century Cures Act,” Kaiser Health News, Dec. 7, 2016, available at http://khn.org/news/senate-approves-landmark-mental-health-bill-as-part-of-21st-century-cures-act/ (last visited Dec. 16, 2016). ↩