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Picasso, van Gogh, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Poe all suffered from mental illness
''At least half of all mental illnesses manifest themselves by age 25.''
-- Dottie Mulkin, Director of Prevention for MI Dept. of Mental Health
-- Reese Butler, founder 1800-SUICIDE
''Removing the Stigma of Mental Illness'' Video 9mins.
"We must make funding a priority and legislate change to ensure success... and move beyond the barriers of cultural and social stigma that cause Americans to wince at the mere utterance of the words "mental illness."
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Colleges are regulated by the Higher Education Act, which has NO standards for mental health regulations on campus.
''Suicide is the #2 cause of dealth for college-age Americans, just behind vehicle-related deaths.''
"I have seen all kinds of mental illnesses helped by music therapy- addictions, depression. It is a coping mechanism and it is so powerful to see someone release their grief and regain their lives with the help of music."
"Music therapy allows persons with mental health needs to: explore personal feelings, make positive changes in mood and emotional states, have a sense of control over life through successful experiences, practice problem solving, and resolve conflicts leading to stronger family and peer relationships." --American Music Therapry Association
Mental Health on Campus
-- Tommy Edwards, founder The Heart of Virginia Foundation
"There is a breakdown in the system, parents should be contacted if their college child is having mental issues- even though they are a legal adult." "Be NICE, help someone if you see the signs. Ignoring is the worst thing you can do." "Find an outlet, therapy, creative arts, a platform to express yourself!"
"There is a profound shortage of psychiatrists at colleges and universities in rural locations."
--Monica Shelor, The Heart of Virginia Foundation
"Crazy Art" Trailer 2mins.
"Many people mistakenly believe that having a mental illness is a hopeless sentence and a futile struggle. But recovery from mental illness is occurring."
--Henry Smith, Director of Mental Health Services, Cumberland Mountain Community Services
--New England Journal of Medicine
-- James Borling, Director of Music Therapy, Radford University
--Kacie Ward
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