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December 28, 2016
Health
Women’s Edition
anxiety & Story By Lorie Palmer
depression Three local women start the conversation.
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iving in a state with sparse mental health services – especially in rural Idaho County – can be tough for those who suffer with depression, anxiety and other illnesses. On top of the lack of professional help, the stigma of having a mental illness or not being “tough enough” to just “suck it up” can have devastating results for area residents. Idaho has one of the country’s highest suicide rates — on
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average, 46-48 percent higher than the national suicide rate (WWW.SPANIDAHO.ORG). Three Grangeville women recently opened up to talk about their personal stories of digging their way through the maze of depression and anxiety and what they did or are doing to help themselves. We hope their stories bring courage to others who may be faced with issues they cannot deal with alone and offer insight on the thought processes and decisions. ■
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