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Gratitude for Health

November 24, 2014 By Kathryn Leave a Comment

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, there will inevitably be a lot of talk about thankfulness and appreciation of life and all they have to offer. Aside from the goodnessContinue Reading

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Global Mental Health: Medical versus Social Approaches to Treatment and Social Change

March 18, 2014 By Cassie Leave a Comment

It has been just six years since the Movement for Global Mental Health took off on October 8, 2008. In that time, the Movement has sought to create a platformContinue Reading

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In order to address the suffering of those with mental health problems, there needs to be a radical shift in the understanding of mental illness

February 13, 2014 By Cassie Leave a Comment

-Jagannath Lamichanne I have always believed that the challenge of dealing with mental health problems is their invisibility. Anyone who suffers from mental illness repeatedly questions: Does it exist? DoContinue Reading

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Kathryn’s Story: Tackling Depression with a Smart Treatment Plan

February 4, 2014 By Cassie Leave a Comment

As we hold onto our own islands of Hope in the face of depression, we are sure that the same treatment doesn’t work for everyone. Along with therapy and medication,Continue Reading

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A Touching Message from a South African Sacred Activist; Her Thoughts on Mandela, Healing, and Hope

December 7, 2013 By Kathryn 1 Comment

Dear fellow Sacred Activists: I have a heavy heart and many tears I am shedding this morning. I am crying for my beloved country. My heart is aching for allContinue Reading

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Schools for Hope; New Campaign to Prevent Suicide in Youth

December 6, 2013 By Kathryn 1 Comment

Did you know 1 in 9 kids attempt suicide prior to graduating high school, and that 40% of those kids are in grade school? (Journal of Adolescent Health via Family Matters,Continue Reading

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