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Working to Transmute the Pain: Why I Do the Work I Do

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article is being simultaneously published on Mad in America and on our affiliate site, Mad in the UK. W hy do I do the work that I do? It began with a childlike desire for those I believed in to believe in me. Later, I wanted people experiencing suffering as I once did to know the possibilities of connecting with the joy within.

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Women's Health Week: Lisa’s Story of Resilience and the Power of Support

Sane Blog

As we mark Womens Health Week, Lisas journey reminds us of the profound impact a strong support network can have on mental health. Lisa, a mother, advocate, and fierce supporter of mental health awareness, has faced immense challenges, yet she continues to thrive through the power of connection and community.

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King of the Hill by Virgo Phoenix

Mad in America

This gnawing burning squiggle of an emotion that streams through insipidness; speaks in the space where my gut meets the churning locket of despair. Alone, I reach for connection through the waves of impersonal electronic communication. Dopamine receptors fired to the infinite oblivion of overwhelming noise and nothingness. I desire nothing for nothing is within me.

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Youth Mental Health Academy Announces 2024 Student Capstone Awards

Child Mind Intitute

This year marked a significant milestone for the Child Mind Institutes Youth Mental Health Academy (YMHA) a community-based program that provides hands-on knowledge and skills development to underserved youth. After a successful pilot in Los Angeles in 2023 with a 160-student cohort, YMHA expanded into San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area in 2024 and welcomed over 900 eager and talented students into the program.

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Women's Health Week: Jenny’s Journey of Finding Strength in Support

Sane Blog

For Jenny, managing mental health has been a journey marked by resilience, self-discovery, and the power of a strong support network. As we reflect on Women's Health Week, Jennys story offers valuable lessons on how building and nurturing connections can empower women to thrive despite the challenges they face.

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Reducing Your Risk of Dementia with Dr. Robert J. Hedaya

The Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center

The post Reducing Your Risk of Dementia with Dr. Robert J. Hedaya appeared first on The Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center.

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