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Mental Health in America


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In this episode, I discuss the most common mental illnesses in America, what causes them, how to treat them, and what we can do to support those struggling from them.
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“Eating Disorders: About More Than Food.” National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/index.shtml.
“The Federal and State Role in Mental Health.” Mental Health America, www.mhanational.org/issues/federal-and-state-role-mental-health.
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