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August 14, 2014

No longer behind the curve: Black churches address mental illness – Religion News Service

The death of beloved comedian Robin Williams has heightened awareness of suicide and its relationship to mental health problems. But many African-American churches quietly began educating members on the issue well before the Oscar winner’s death.

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