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The artist, who struggles with bipolar disorder, is promoting the exhibition to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness

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40 selfies in 40 days

40 selfies in 40 days Sarasota art exhibit raises money and awareness for mental health. FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong reports. Sarasota, Fla. – The National Alliance on Mental Illness is highlighting the struggle of mental health through 40 self-portraits at the Sarasota Art Museum. Background Story: As Alison Bushman stopped by the Sarasota and … Read more

Seven in 10 employers accept exclusion from candidates due to illness or age

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A man gesturing with his hands sitting in front of a laptop as if they are conducting a job interview.

According to a new survey, seven out of ten employers lack candidates for specific groups, including those living with long-term illness, disability, mental illness or the over-55s. The Australian HR Institute (AHRI) surveyed more than 600 business leaders or senior HR decision-makers and found that one-third of employers admit to excluding workers with mental illness. … Read more

‘It changed my life’: How a dose of nature cures mental illness

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'It changed my life': How a dose of nature cures mental illness

“WowThat hat you got there from the sun on your face is a massive serotonin boost! Alison Greenwood, founder of Nature’s Food, says the charity has successfully offered time outdoors as a treatment for mental health. Greenwood surrounds Pensford Field, a small patch of woodland tucked behind houses in south-west London. A clear day highlights … Read more