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Please Stay Alive — National Suicide Prevention Month

Posted on September 8, 2023 by bullersbackporch

The topic of suicide may trigger unpleasant reactions for some. “I’ve never really known anyone who committed suicide.” One by one around the circle, my coworkers all agreed they’d never known anyone who died by suicide. As the coffee shop … Continue reading →

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Today is World Schizophrenia Day

Posted on May 24, 2023 by bullersbackporch

Over 20 million people worldwide suffer from schizophrenia. Historic examples of people with schizophrenia have included Vincent Van Gogh, Zelda Fitzgerald, Veronica Lake, and Vaslav Nijinsky. Several famous 60s musicians such as Brian Wilson (Beach Boys), Skip Spence (Moby Grape), … Continue reading →

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