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Kathy Griffin details 2020 suicide attempt, pill addiction

LAUGHING BEHIND THE TEARS –  August 2, 2021- You never know what goes on behind closed doors. Kathy Griffin outlined…

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More women are dying in jail

ENDLESS TEARS –    July 15th, 2021 - Experts told The 19th that the numbers underscore the need to not…

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Cannabis Use May Be Linked with Suicidal Thoughts, Plans, Attempts in Young Adults

DYING TO STOP –    June 24, 2021 - Cannabis use has been associated with a higher likelihood of thinking…

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YOUR LIFE IS YOUR OWN –   June 1, 2021 - Most would keep such skeletons secreted in the closet,…

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When Someone Says ‘Everything Is Fine,’ It Usually Isn’t

BOOK REVIEW –  May 28, 2021- Tim had wrestled in high school at 270 pounds, and at 23, he was…

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Photographs depict the stark reality of addiction in the US

SNOW ANGELS –  May 21, 2021 - Fearless and prolific conflict photographer James Nachtwey has been at the frontline of…

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Is fear of opioids leaving patients in pain?

DOCTOR’S DILEMMA –  April 23, 2021 - We heard from someone who has reached the end of his rope: “In…

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Ernest Hemingway: How Mental Illness Plagued Writer & Family

A FAREWELL TO SANITY –  April 1, 2021 - He also had a fraught relationship with his mother, who dressed…

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Antidepressants Still Linked to Increased Suicide Risk

TO THE END? –  March 15, 2021 - According to Hengartner et al., the last meta-analysis that included observational studies…

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Meghan Markle’s mental health struggles echo Princess Diana’s experience

A “ROYAL” FAMILY MATTER –  March 11, 2021 - Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey first…

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What Happens When You Mix Antidepressants with Recreational Drugs?

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME ... OR ANYWHERE –  Feb. 9, 2021 - When Emily, 22, was first prescribed antidepressants…

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Who’s Taking Care of Mental Health Professionals?

DOCTOR (CAN’T) HEAL THYSELF –  February 11, 2021 - USA TODAY spoke with half a dozen mental health workers who…

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The Pandemic’s Toll on Children’s Mental Health

SUFFER THE CHILDREN, AND TEENS, TOO –   Jan 12, 2021 - KRISSY WILLIAMS, 15, had attempted suicide before, but…

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Covid Poses ‘greatest threat to mental health since WWII’

From across the pond... –   Dec. 27, 2020 - The coronavirus crisis poses the greatest threat to mental health…

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Pandemic Blamed for Oregon’s 40% Increase in Drug Deaths

The most horrible time... –   Dec. 23, 2020 - “Many people who are using substances, they may be hanging…

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Man Starts Knitting Group to Help People Recover From Addiction

Idle hands... –  Dec. 27, 2020 - As Mendonca spent his days knitting yarn and making his own unique creations,…

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How to Talk to Loved Ones About Their Mental Health

WATCH – From the Heart –   Dec. 1, 2020 - The year 2020 has exacted a psychological toll on…

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Thanksgiving has new meaning for former gang member

WATCH – Grateful for a new slice of turkey and sober life –   Nov. 28, 2020 - “I never…

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The childhood drug addiction that inspired The Queen’s Gambit

Here comes the knight –   Nov. 27, 2020 - Tevis, originally from San Francisco, learned to play chess as…

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Sarah hid her addiction from everyone, then it all unravelled.

WATCH – When suicide is off the table –   Nov. 9, 2020 - hey completed seven rounds of IVF,…

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How to Recognize Teen Cyberbullying

With virtual interaction becoming even more prevalent during this time of social distancing, teen cyberbullying is on the rise. One…

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The Dog Who Saved Me

A Tail of Hope –  October 2020 - Brayson’s name was meant to sound soft and approachable for fear of…

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California sheriff’s department to pair therapists with deputies

Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson? –   Oct. 24, 2020 - A sheriff’s office in Nevada County, California, is launching…

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Dad battling alcoholism sent heartbreaking text before taking own life

The final decision... –   Sep. 18, 2020 - Kane Watkins, 33, was found hanged under a bridge in Tunstall,…

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What Everyone Should Know About Teen Suicide Prevention

We can all help... September 18, 2020 - Experts say it’s too soon to tell whether suicide rates are already spiking…

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Brothers beat addiction after hearing of mother’s suicide while serving prison time

Family Freedom –   August 31, 2020 - Timmy, who runs the podcast with fellow recovering addict James Leonard, has…

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YouTube star Landon Clifford’s suicide after struggle with depression…drugs

WATCH – Life’s Struggle – August 29, 2020 - YouTube star and young father Landon Clifford hanged himself after struggling…

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WAITING FOR AN ECHO: The Madness of American Incarceration By Christine Montross

BOOK REVIEW: The Madness of American Incarceration – July 21, 2020 - Montross is a gifted, often compelling storyteller. She…

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Carol Burnett seeks guardianship of grandson due to daughter’s addiction

Al-anon for All –   August 20, 2020 - The comedy legend also said in the filing that her daughter…

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San Diego VA lied about drug treatment for suicidal vets

Our foreign warriors defeated at home – June 26, 2020 - The taxpayer-funded government agency is legally required to be…

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