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10 Suicide Stories With An Incredible Happy Ending

10 Suicide Stories With An Incredible Happy Ending

by Robert Clarke | May 5, 2015 | Discussions, Support

NOTE: This is a blog post that originally appeared on Listverse.  Note that in nearly every case, there was a complete stranger ready to help, whether it was in-person, online, or using social media.  This is in keeping with the spirit of The...
Is Mental Health a Misnomer? Why We Need to Destigmatize Depression

Is Mental Health a Misnomer? Why We Need to Destigmatize Depression

by Robert Clarke | Apr 19, 2015 | Discussions

Two young men. The first young man is 19, a constant joker who enjoys nothing else than making people laugh and bringing joy to those around him. He is big into robotics and the challenge of solving problems. He also helps his close friends solve their problems by...
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