Life Issues come at us in different shapes and sizes, whether it's an internal or external narrative, try to understand these phenomenon; whether your topic encompasses mental health broadly, or the topics of suicide, homelessness, addiction, bullying.
How to research these themes: Research state guidelines. Research the federal and international policies in place. Research the historical reaction to mental health. Research regional differences. Research careers in the field. Research mental health funding.
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A Clinician's Guide to Suicide Risk Assessment and Management by 
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The Scandalous Neglect of Children's Mental Health by 
The Psychology of School Bullying by 
A Global Perspective of Young Adolescents' Peer Aggression and Well-Being by 
Homelessness among US Veterans : Critical Perspectives by 
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A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty by