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Family says late MLB player Ryan Freel had chronic traumatic encephalopathy

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Freel also struggled with depression, anxiety, and had been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. Chris Nowinski, a … Underlying issues such as mental illness, genetics, and substance abuse issues must be taken into account. Click for more from …
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The Persistent Myth of Holiday Suicide

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Identify those at-risk: People at-risk for depression are children and adults who may have endured a significant loss or illness; have a history of physical, sexual or emotional abuse; experience alcohol or drug abuse; are socially isolated or have …
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Prince William County health calendar

Filed under: substance abuse depression

Mental health and substance abuse Dual Diagnosis group promotes recovery through peer support. 6-7:30 p.m., Trillium … Saturday, Dec. 21. Anxiety support group Recovery Inc., for people who have anxiety, depression, fear or other emotional problems.
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Health events

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CHILDREN AND ADDICTION — A support group to help parents deal with the disease of addiction and substance abuse in their children meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room at Providence Behavioral Health Hospital, 1233 …
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