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For Centuries, A Small Town Has Embraced Strangers With Mental Illness

For Centuries, A Small Town Has Embraced Strangers With Mental Illness

by Kevin Naruse | Oct 10, 2016 | Editorial

At the center of Geel, a charming Belgian town less than an hour’s drive from of Antwerp, is a church dedicated to Dymphna, a saint believed to have the power to cure mental illnesses. It’s a medieval church with stone arches, spires and a half-built bell...

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Social media isn’t all bad for your mental health. On the contrary, it can be a positive force in your journey towards mental wellness.

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