Guest commentary: Tragedy from depression can and should be diverted (Naples Daily News)
The untimely death of Marie Osmond’s 18-year-old son, Michael, brings national attention to an illness so many don’t want to talk about or address, namely depression. We need to change this attitude and openly discuss mental-health issues as we would discuss heart disease, cancer, diabetes or even the H1N1 flu. During these especially difficult times we are all in some way or another overwhelmed …
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Guest commentary: Tragedy from depression can and should be diverted (Naples Daily News)
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