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Author Archives: Louise Savoie

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Different Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

If you or someone you know has a bipolar disorder, there is still hope. Some treatments can support the recovery of people with bipolar disorder, including: Medication – The doctor or Mental Health Counselor may recommend one or more...

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What Black Panther Is Doing for the Mental Health of African...

“Representation affects people’s identity.” – Dr. Ruth Shim, Director of Cultural Psychiatry and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, Davis. Depression is more likely felt by most...

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How You Can Help a Friend in Need

One of the most hard-hitting things a person can experience is hearing a friend or family member tell them they want to die. And while it can be tempting to write it off as attention-seeking, it is important to take all warning signs and...

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Spotting Suicidal Warning Signs on Social Media

One of the most challenging things about helping somebody with a mental health condition is recognizing whether their social media activity indicates suicidal intent or not. With one too many people using social media like online diaries, it can...

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What Is Happening to the African American Youth?

According to Dr. Jeffrey Bridge, a researcher at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, suicide rates among African American children aged 5 to 11 have increased since 1993 and are persisting. Suicide was ranked as the 14th leading cause of death...

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Confronting the Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community

There is a negative stigma surrounding mental health existing in the black community. Instead of seeking help from a mental health counselor for conditions like anxiety, PTSD, and depression, many resort to self-medication, drug abuse, or...

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