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Many Hispanics-Latinos view mental illness as a sign of weakness. Shying away from addressing mental illness for fear of being labeled “loco,” Spanish for...
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I remember back in 2020, as the year was about to end, I professed my belief in 2021 being a better year. Unfortunately, 2021...
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Executive Director of the NAMI Illinois on the cultural nuances of mental health
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An estimated 300 million people menstruate around the world on any given day. Still, the stigma surrounding this normal bodily function contributes to the...
Immigration
On a cold October night in Chicago, Javier Collina searched for shelter after traveling for six weeks by foot, bus, truck, and train from...