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Some of the most prominent pioneers in American mental health advocacy include First Lady Rosalynn Carter and President Jimmy Carter. Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter's mental health legacy involved decades as ahead-of-their-time trailblazers who built institutions and set precedents that are still making a difference today. ... Read More

In July 2023, the world was shocked to hear of famous actor Angus Cloud's passing. Cloud was a rising Hollywood star known for playing Fezco on the HBO series Euphoria. The media soon started reporting the details of his death, revealing that Cloud had died from a drug overdose. Let's take a closer look at Angus ... Read More

For many people, the holiday season is one of fun, family and friends — but this isn't the case for everyone. If you've been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder or suspect you might be dealing with it, the holidays can have you feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Habits like OCD muscle clenching, counting ... Read More

Today, J. Edgar Hoover is a household name. The man is best known for being the founder and first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). While he was an impressive man who paved the way for modern criminology, he also was known for nursing an intense desire for power — and when he had authority, he was ... Read More

As one of the founding members of the boy band One Direction, Liam Payne turned to alcohol to cope with fame during the pinnacle of the band's success, which lasted from 2010 to 2015. Because he and his bandmates were just teenagers at the time, Liam stated, "We were always locked in a hotel room at night." Lonely and ... Read More

First responders are routinely exposed to traumatic events and high-stress situations that have a profoundly negative effect on their mental well-being as a whole. While employee mental health is crucial in any industry, it's even more important for those who work tirelessly to protect and save others. Yet first ... Read More

Healthcare workers face disproportionate mental health challenges compared to those in other careers. According to a survey done in 2020, 93% of health workers report feeling stressed out, while another 82% reported feeling emotionally and physically exhausted. Another 45% said they weren't getting enough emotional ... Read More