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Homelessness in Los Angeles – A Grand Challenge
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Homelessness in Los Angeles – A Grand Challenge

Traneisha Holden and Elizabeth Wang, Contributing Opinion WritersMarch 10, 2023

Homelessness has been a growing problem in Los Angeles for decades and despite numerous efforts to address the issue, the number of people living on the streets continues to rise. The situation is devastating, affecting the homeless and the entire community. The issue has been growing in this city for several reasons, such as the high cost of living, poverty, mental illness, and substance abuse, combined with a shortage of affordable housing, pushing people into homelessness. We think there are many ways to address the complex problem of homelessness. I

Attorney: Man killed at Costco was mentally ill, off meds
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Attorney: Man killed at Costco was mentally ill, off meds

Stefanie Dazio, Associated PressJune 20, 2019

  A man fatally shot in a Southern California Costco store was mentally ill and off his medication when he pushed or slapped an off-duty police officer who opened fire and killed the man and critically wounded the man’s parents, the lawyer for the man’s family said Tuesday. Attorney Dale Galipo said he didn’t know if there was any exchange between the officer and Kenneth French before the violence at the store in Corona, east of Los Angeles. Corona police have said French “attacked” the officer “without provocation” but Galipo said that overstated what French did. “I would hardly characterize

Wendy’s Window-Suicide Should Not Be The Answer
OpinionWENDY'S WINDOW

Wendy’s Window-Suicide Should Not Be The Answer

Wendy GladneySeptember 14, 2018

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, close to 1 million adults report attempting to commit suicide and 800,000 people die due to suicide every year worldwide. It has also been reported that calls to suicide prevention hotlines have doubled since 2014.  Why is this?  The answer to this question is complex.  There is no one answer.

Author and Coach: ‘Happiness is a Lifestyle’
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Author and Coach: ‘Happiness is a Lifestyle’

Jennifer Bihm, Contributing WriterJune 21, 2018

“Happiness is a lifestyle, not a destination,” says Leslie Pogue, founder of thehabitofhappy.com, a company dedicated to helping individuals reach higher levels of potential. Pogue recently hosted a live event here in the Southland, (North Hollywood specifically), during which attendees participated in an open discussion about the effects of antidepressants.

Dawnn Lewis Highlights The Reality of Mental Illness in ‘The Marriage’ 
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Dawnn Lewis Highlights The Reality of Mental Illness in ‘The Marriage’ 

Brittany K. Jackson, Contributing Writer  October 12, 2016

Depicting the ups and downs of mental illness across generational lines is seldom addressed in African-American homes, much less live theatre. Recently, spectators and friends gathered in numbers to attend the NACCP Award Winning stage play: The Marriage, starring A Different World actress Dawnn Lewis. Held at the West Angeles Performing Arts Theatre, the play sought to shed light on how mental illness impacts families and their loved ones, and the importance of seeking professional help to break the cycle.