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People with mental illness not only have to battle with recovering from their own illness, but have to cope with the immense stigma surrounding mental illness. Read

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Former Crowded House drummer Peter Hester allegedly committed suicide. An event like this often leaves loved ones wondering whether there was something they could have done. Read more
 
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Dysthymia
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Psychotherapy
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Suicide
Danger signals of suicide, Coping with the loss of a loved one, Suicide threats not just passing phase, Suicide risk factors in bipolar, SA teens: High suicide risk

Caring for someone who is depressed
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
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