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"bio-energetics," Disability & Accommodations

12/31/2024

Val's Take/Conjecture

Many illnesses and disabilities have some element of FATIGUE.

People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis had a hard time getting this neurological disorder taken seriously.

Fatigue is also a feature of many Neuro-Developmental & Psychiatric Disorders.

In the case of Neuro-Developmental and Psychiatric Disorders, the issue of fatigue is often flying under the radar for patients.

In part, I think that leads to the underlying biology becoming even more dysregulated and presenting more serious symptoms.

Further, the need to manage the Fatigue is often met with an even greater resolve to WORK THROUGH IT -- which can further exacerbate the Energy Issues for a Brain that already has energy issues.

Job Accommodation Network --- Accommodations for Decreased Stamina/Fatigue

As our understanding of the biology of Neuro-Developmental and Psychiatric Disorders is making dramatic improvements --- fatigue will be more treated and accommodated.

Recently, "BRAIN ENERGY" has become a Hot Topic in Mental Health. Dr. Chris Palmer and others are pushing a KETO diet and there has been some promising research.

Brain energy failure in dementia syndromes (2021).

Mitochondrial dysfunction: A fatal blow in depression (2023).

"The accumulation of defective mitochondria accelerates cellular nerve dysfunction.

"In addition, impaired mitochondria aggravate alterations in the brain microenvironment, promoting neuroinflammation and energy depletion, thereby exacerbating the development of depression."

Brain Mitochondrial Bioenergetics in Genetic Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Focus on Down, Rett and Fragile X Syndromes (2023)

A systematic review on the role of mitochondrial dysfunction/ disorders in neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric/behavioral disorders (2024).

"Mad Moms" poised to change the System

12/18/2024

Val's Take

If ever there was a need for specialized organizing and advocacy --- I think it is needed for Adult Children with cognitive issues in mental hospitals and jails.

Colorado “Mad Moms” are fighting to stop the churn that traps their adult children in mental hospitals and jail

December 2, 2024

"bio-energetics," Disability & Accommodations

"Mad Moms" poised to change the System

Olmstead Law & Order Thursday

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