FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) — The majority of Americans believe the United States is facing a mental health crisis and that resources for those struggling are proving insufficient to meet the demand. That’s why a local install is all the rage. It bills itself as a mental health gym, a one-of-a-kind concept that uses a …
When April Roby-Bell joined the Gangster Disciples in middle school, the street gang treated her like family when she felt abandoned by her own. She was looking for love, acceptance and stability. “They trained us as little kids. How to own your ‘neighborhood, own your street: ‘This is my turf,’” Roby-Bell said. The experience also …
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welcome to State of minda new section of Slate and Arizona State University dedicated to exploring mental health. Follow us on twitter. Dad’s prognosis was not good. Sitting next to his hospice bed, my family and I watched the cancer take over. As my dad got sicker, my brother Dave got sicker too. His depression …
