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The Biggest Taboo in American Politics: Mental Illness

In an expose for Politico Magazine, journalist Alex Thompson suggested that as the old political taboos, campaign deal breakers and electoral glass ceilings of American politics crumble, mental illness now remains the single …

Senate tackles mental health care reform | Occupy The Bronx

A Senate panel took up the issue of mental health care Thursday, discussing legislation promoted by Sen. Chris Murphy to overhaul the system, an unusual move since Congress hasn't tackled comprehensive reform in decades. While a …

Sen. Chris Murphy Confident Mental Health Reform Bill Will Win …

For the first time since the 2012 Sandy Hook school shootings, the U.S. Senate on Thursday held a hearing on legislation to overhaul the nation's mental health system. "The train is officially out of the station and on the tracks,'' …

5 Actual Historical Treatments For Mental Illness | History Buff

Mental illness has only very recently begun to be understood in the context of genetics, chemical imbalances, and brain science. Before that, it was believed to be caused by everything from sinful behavior to demons in the …

My Journey with Anxiety and Panic Disorder – Shawn Bellon

My Journey with Anxiety and Panic Disorder I'm persevering because I recognize that I am just as entitled to receiving help as anyone with a physical illness. I have a right to live a happy and healthy life.