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Addressing the Stigma Around Mental Illness
Mental health disorders are fairly common, with more than 20 percent of American adults experiencing some form of mental illness each year and nearly five percent of adults experiencing a
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Your loved one has been struggling with their mental health for so long, but they finally get a diagnosis and start treatment. You breathe a sigh of relief because they...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
One of the regrets many families of a mentally ill person have is that they didn’t see the signs that their loved one was struggling and get them help right...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
If the idea of someone you care about attempting to end their own life makes you uncomfortable, you are not alone. This is a difficult topic to think about, and...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
How comfortable are you with discussing mental illness? Do you think your comfort with talking about mental health disorders would be higher if a trusted adult had provided you with...
