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"Untitled 2" by Sharkie Stiles from Lamp Arts Program

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"Green Profile" by Gary Brown - Lamp Arts Program

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In push to keep mentally ill out of jail, county to expand crisis centers

At the urging of Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey and others lobbying to keep mentally ill people from being locked up in county jails, Los Angeles County supervisors voted Wednesday to fund several programs for people undergoing psychiatric crises.

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Amanda Bynes and the double standard of mental illness - Macleans.ca

When Robin Williams died, we promised to tackle the stigma of mental illness. So why do we mock Amanda Bynes?

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The Secret Dual Lives of People Living With Mental Illness

For many years Liz Obert woke up, got dressed, went to work, and acted as if everything was fine. Once she returned home, however, she found herself lying around depressed, feeling hopeless and full of dread.

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The Talk Video - Sharon Osbourne Opens Up About Her Battle With Depression

During a discussion regarding Wayne Brady speaking out to ET about his battle with depression, THE TALK host Sharon Osbourne admits that she’s been battling depression for 16 years. 

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Wayne Brady opens up about his depression: 'I had a complete breakdown' - AOL.com

Though we all know Wayne Brady as the upbeat comedian-turned-TV star of shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Let's Make a Deal, the 42-year-old...

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Police need more training to deal with mentally ill, L.A. County told

A consultant hired to find a way to divert the mentally ill from Los Angeles County's jail system found that not enough law enforcement officers were trained to handle people undergoing a mental health crisis.

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5 Ways to Love Someone With Mental Illness

The stigma and shame surrounding mental illness takes a toll on family members, making it difficult to find support when someone you love has mental illness. 

 A great guide for caregivers, new and old

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Brandon Marshall has been known as one of the NFL's bad boys off the field. Marshall talks to Charlie Rose and Gayle King about being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and how he finished the 2011 season as MVP of the Pro Bowl.

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Disney/ABC Marginalizes Mental Illness In Tasteless Modern Family Episode - Pete Earley

I am writing to ask why Disney/ABC Television ridiculed and marginalized our nation’s veterans and millions of other Americans during the October 29th broadcast of its prime time television show, Modern Family. Twenty-two veterans commit suicide each day…

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This Is What A Panic Attack Physically Feels Like

For the millions of American adults who suffer from anxiety and panic disorders, panic attacks may be one of the most prevalent and persistent symptoms. 

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Talking about the limited services for suicide survivors...

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A quick breakdown of eating disorders by the folks on youtube, Crash Course.

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Halting Schizophrenia Before It Starts

Schizophrenia typically starts in the late teens or early 20s. But if you could stop that first psychotic break, could you stop the mental illness in its tracks? Some doctors think so.

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The Mental Health Listening & Engagement Tour: On the Road

Demi Lovato provides an update on what she’s been up to as a mental health advocate.

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10 Pop Culture Icons Who Will Make You Rethink What It Means To Have OCD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder has filtered its way into colloquial conversations ("I have OCD about the way my desk looks" "I have to wash my hands, I'm so OCD"). But as the more than 2 million American adult sufferers know, there...