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Link – Steps to Depression Recovery: Structure
I do tend to agree with this, it’s difficult to deal with depression without having some structure to your days. Things you commit to doing regularly. Adding a little structure to your day and week can really make a difference in jump starting your recovery from depression. Find what feels best for you. You know…
Sharing – Check out some books that prove mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all
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Link – Indianapolis initiative aims to avoid jailing the mentally ill
This is a really great idea – “Indianapolis wanted a better way to combat drug addiction and mental illness. So the city created its first Mobile Crisis Assistance Teams, consisting of a police officer, paramedic and clinician, to connect offenders to services.” But, as the article points out, the challenge is making sure those services…
