By Amelia Tarallo
Hometown Weekly Staff
Sometimes, we all need help from our friends.
That is the simple lesson the IAM Strong Foundation has been trying to teach students and their families since its establishment. The organization is making a big difference when it comes to mental health and making sure people receive the help they need.
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Community spreads ‘Messages of Hope’
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The World Health Organization estimates more than 300 million people suffer from depression. Depression doesn’t target any particular group; any person of any age of any race can be affected, but still, there is a social stigma surrounding mental illnesses.
To help eradicate the stigma and support those – particularly...
Olympian sets record straight about depression
By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
If you’ve watched the past three Summer Olympic Games, you’ve probably heard the name Allison Schmitt announced a few times. Since her debut at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Allison has become an eight-time Olympic medalist on the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team and has seen success at the World Aquatics...
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