Mental illness existed in America 200 or 300 years ago, only under a different name. We've developed a wider array of behaviors that we now term mental illness.

There is a generational shift. Parents want to blend a child-centered life with an adult-centered life. They see the city as a place to stay rather than to leave.

We've been living through this massive transformation where those predictable pathways have really eroded.

Over the years, our patients have shared some amazing and emotional stories as they've recovered from an injury, illness, or surgery which required some degree of physical rehabilitation. For many of our patients, once they've experienced a disability, they work with unwavering strength and courage to return to the lifestyle of their choosing. Their stories are compelling and emphasize the perseverance of the human spirit. In sharing their experiences, our former patients are reminded of their own strength, and are benefiting those who are now in a similar situation. Reading these stories will hopefully provide inspiration to those who are at the beginning of their own physical rehabilitation process and others who are not sure what physical rehabilitation is all about.

What people don't understand is that mental illness affects one out of five families in America. It's kind of the hidden illness. It's a silent killer.

Air pollution can be a major health threat, especially for at-risk populations and those with respiratory illness. This study will help us target improvements to clean the air, improve the environment and enhance public health.