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Dual Diagnosis: The Intersection Of Mental Health And Substance Abuse
June 23, 2017 – Mental health issues and substance abuse or addiction are often intertwined. About one third of people experiencing mental illness also struggle with substance abuse. It was common for decades to treat these issues separately. That began shifting, especially after a medical paper published in 2000 called for treating addiction like any…
Read MoreAddressing The Mental Health Needs Of New Mexico’s Youth
June 16, 2017 -The Netflix series “Thirteen Reasons Why” has stirred controversy for its graphic portrayal of youth suicide and dramatizes the reasons why the lead character took her life. Teens — and adults — are divided over whether it’s a realistic portrayal that raises awareness, or a harmful depiction that could make suicide more…
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