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New York Times Reporter Ben Carey to Receive Award from The Linehan Institute at the Linehan Institute Award Benefit
Through the provision of compassionate and effective therapies, the many who suffer from complex mental disorders can have renewed lives. New York Times Reporter Ben Carey to Receive Award from The Linehan Institute at the Linehan Institute Award Benefit New York Times reporter and author Benedict Carey will be honored at the Linehan Institute Award Benefit at the Midtown Loft, NY on May 20, 2015. Since 2004, Benedict J. Carey has been science reporter for The New York Times, focusing on brain and behavior topics. That year among his many articles piquing the interest of readers on mental health topics, “With Toughness and Caring, a Novel Therapy Helps Tortured Souls”…
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Two years later: woman who survived suicide attempt hopes to help others
Kempe is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and dysthymic disorder, a type of cyclical depression Two years later: woman who survived suicide attempt hopes to help others By WILLIAM MORRIS She works 20 hours a week now at Target. She is taking classes full-time at Riverland Community College. Even her appearance is different — the dark nail polish she once wore is gone, and the dark hair and pale skin are now blonde and tanned. And she also has launched a new website aimed at helping people who, like her, are struggling with mental illness or thoughts of suicide. Two years ago, Kempe was rushed to the hospital after slashing…
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3 Low- or No-Cost Resources to Help Improve Your Mental Health
Support groups provide an opportunity for you to learn and heal from other members’ experiences and for them to learn from yours as well. 3 Low- or No-Cost Resources to Help Improve Your Mental Health Dr. Matt Goldenberg D.O. Many people who struggle with stress, mental illness or sub-optimal mental health lack the time and finances to engage in weekly therapy or ongoing medication management. Other individuals may be interested in trying alternatives prior to starting medications but lack knowledge of available resources. Even those with the best medical insurance, and the good fortune of unlimited finances can find it difficult to access quality mental health treatment when it is…