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Celebrities Who Revealed Their Mental Illnesses To Help Others Find Courage

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 13:13:10 +0300

It's hard to talk about your problems, but sometimes, someone else breaking the ice can help. And despite one in five Americans suffering from a diagnosable mental illness, this is a topic which many feel uncomfortable facing. These celebrities have all publicly admitted that they have mental health issues, have sought help, and want those who also suffer from similar problems to seek treatment.

11 Reasons Getting Sick In The Summer Is The Absolute Worst

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:00:52 +0300

Thanks for nothing, immune system.

Chinese Teenager With Unusually Long Neck

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 12:02:34 +0400

This teenager from Anhui Province has Marfan syndrome, which has caused his neck to become very long.

This Has Got To Be The Most Moving Marriage Ceremony You’ll Ever See I

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:38:27 +0400

In early 2014, Rowden and Leizel decided that they would get married this upcoming July. Shortly after making that decision, Rowden was unexpectedly diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. Unable to leave the hospital, it became clear to the couple that the thought of Rowden making it to their wedding day was more than wishful thinking.
Not wanting Rowden to leave this world without having married the love of his life, his friends and family worked together with the hospital to bring the ceremony to him. It took 12 hours of preparation, but they were able to do it–and, oh, what a ceremony it was.