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Restoring Community: Addressing Mental Illness and Homelessness at The Well

For those struggling with serious mental illnesses, few things are as devastating as loss of community. The support of friends and family plays a key role in encouraging those dealing with mental health conditions to ...

Jacob’s House: A Haven from Homelessness

Tucked behind a magnolia tree and several leafy shrubs on a quiet street in Oak Cliff sits an unassuming, pale yellow house. It’s two stories tall, with wide windows and an expansive front porch, not ...

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, ...

Seven Facts Everyone Needs to Know About Mental Illnesses

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s the perfect time to learn more about the mental health conditions that affect over 50 million Americans every year—including people you know. Learning about mental illnesses is ...

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 ...

Give and Receive: Volunteer Service at The Well

They could be elsewhere­—at a ballgame, having dinner with friends, working late. But they are not. Instead, every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m., a handful of volunteers come to The Well Community in ...
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