mental illness
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When Kean finally reappeared on the House floor this week, he made an emotional, candid speech acknowledging his depression, which many outlets rightly praised as an important step toward destigmatizing mental illness.
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026
Financial independence isn’t always possible for everyone, especially when faced with challenges including physical and mental illness.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026
Many wished for strength to combat physical or mental illness.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The just-quirky-girls-at-a-country-club mood does eventually turn darker, but the musical, like some other works of art about mental illness, often falls into the trap of romanticizing it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The men inside either glared back or ignored us in a way that suggested mental illness or depression more than sullenness.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
