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Richard Hudson: The Persistent Stigma of Mental Illness

 
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DURHAM, N.C. — Richard Hudson has been a member of Threshold Clubhouse for three years. He says that it’s become an indispensable part of keeping his schizophrenia at bay. Hudson was diagnosed in 1977 while he was serving in the Navy. After being discharged with no medication or doctor’s referrals, he says he struggled to [...]

Ouida Hewitt: Rapid Growth in Brunswick County, N.C. Outpaces Mental Health Services

 
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HOLDEN BEACH, N.C. — Ouida Hewitt has been a community activist in the Brunswick Islands area her entire life. For years she served as the executive director of the Brunswick Family Assistance Agency, which remains a vital lifeline for individuals in need of food and assistance.