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Gaining Passion and Perspective: An Internship at the Well

JaBria in action at Thursday Night Life When JaBria, a Master of Social Work student at the University of Texas at Arlington, was looking into internship opportunities, she was planning on working with children. But ...
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Serving Simply, Faithfully, Together

Around noon at the Well’s Community Life Center, our members enjoy a simple but powerful blessing: lunches, eaten around a table with others. These times of nourishment and community are made possible by numerous volunteers ...
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Four Major Depression Myths

It’s among the most common mental illnesses, affecting more than 8% of Americans each year. But in spite of its prevalence, major depression is often misunderstood—and these major depression myths hurt those who are struggling ...
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Scrapping Seven Myths About Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is one of the most debilitating mental illnesses. It’s also among the most misunderstood. This serious, chronic disease can cause hallucinations, delusions and difficulty concentrating, as well as social withdrawal and emotional unresponsiveness. And, ...
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Busting 10 Myths About Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental illness that impacts nearly 6 million Americans every year. It causes dramatic shifts in a person’s mood and energy. These highs and lows, known as mania and depression, impact ...
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Stealing Options: How Poverty and Mental Illness Erode Opportunity

It was obvious that Toby* wanted to work. When he came to the Well Community, he always stepped in without being asked, offering to take out the trash and do odd jobs. But each time ...
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