News
Fighting the stigma of self-care
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Everyone can use a mental health break, writes columnist John W. Fountain III. A recent trip to Seattle made him realize how important it is to prioritize our mental health.
News
Depression is personal to me
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Austin native John Fountain III shares his struggles with depression and urges African Americans to not be afraid to get help. “I’m never alone in the struggle. And neither are you.”
Opinion
A different world than where we come from
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Since the dawn of the civil war, blacks have psychologically struggled with identity, and they do not have a unified opinion of their experiences in America, writes columnist John W. Fountain III.
Opinion
Everyone should be on the lookout for those in trouble
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After the recent high-profile suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, state Rep. La Shawn Ford urges each of us to watch for signs of suicide in others and ourselves, and then get help.
Community
Mental health an issue for ministers
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Free seminar Feb. 17 will discuss the signs of depression among pastors.
Opinion
Mental illness is just one bone in black community’s closet
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Columnist John Fountain III brings awareness to depression and suicide, which he said African-Americans often don’t discuss.
News
Chicagoland suicide prevention walk largest of its kind
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A few thousand people are expected to participate in this Saturday’s Out of the Darkness event, including some Austin residents.
Opinion
The holidays are a downer for some
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Depression and seasonal affective disorder makes this time of year especially hard for more people than you may realize.
Community
Men’s Health 101
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Make sure you’re helping your husband, dad, brother, nephew, grandfather, cousin or friend take care of himself and stay healthy.