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From a Paranoid Schizophrenia Diagnosis to a Peer Researcher in Nigeria

Mad in America

The doctor gave me an injection and also placed me on Risperdal, which had side effects such as overeating, excessive sleeping, bloating and agitation. After two months with my cousin, I had a terrible episode where I did not sleep throughout the night and felt like going out in the middle of the night.

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Back-to-School Support & Teen Mental Health Treatment: Practical Tips for Parents

Clear Behavioral Health

This can create stressful situations for families, which is why teen mental health treatment programs offer support, so you dont have to manage it alone. Our specialized team provides premier teen mental health treatment in the Los Angeles, California area. Call today to start healing.

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Reflections on the Silicon Valley Teen Suicides-by-Train: Fifteen Years Later

Mad in America

And as we later found out, only 46% of the kids who died by suicide even had a known mental health problem. It encompasses six domains or “pillars,” all of which are backed by substantial scientific evidence demonstrating their efficacy: nutrition, detox, exercise, sleep hygiene, emotional connectedness, and stress reduction.