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Mental Health and Entrepreneurship: Insights from Successful Midwest Leaders at SXSW

Refocused, A Podcast All About ADHD

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The Importance of Language in Addressing Mental Health

The phrase committed suicide can evoke dangerous associations. Using sensitive mental health vernacular is crucial in eliminating negative stereotypes attached to mental illness. When a person feels like stigma is present, they are more likely to avoid seeking help. In fact, even though suicide rates declined in 2019 and 2020, numbers went back up in 2021. This is why I'm so proud of the conversations by South Southwest who had we had this week.

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