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27 September 2006
Chief Tahanaa: Removing the Scar of Guinea Worm Disease, One Village at a Time.
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8 September 2008
The Carter Center to Observe Ecuador's Constitutional Referendum

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Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellows have written, produced, and published works related to mental illnesses and reducing stigma. Relevant articles and projects completed both during and after each journalist's fellowship year may be found within the archives.


Depression

 

1 Aug 2006 More Than Just a Bad Day  
 
  We've all had days when even getting out of bed is a mission. But where does a bad day end and depression start? [Read the Article...]  
 
1 May 2006 How Lillian Beat Depression  
 
  She has been on our TV screens for years, from Generations to Soul City, and now Mponeng on SABC 2. But behind the jokes lies a secret that Lillian Dube took years to tell. Here, we talk to this TV veteran about her battle with depression, and how she beat it. [Read the Article...]  
 
1 May 2006 Children in Crisis  
 
  Every kid goes through 'bad days,' but what do you do when your child seems to be sinking deeper into depression each day? [Read the Article...]  
 
1 May 2006 When the Mind Causes Pain  
 
  For most people pain is sorted out with a pill, but for many their agony goes much deeper. [Read the Article...]  
 
21 Mar 2006 Study Finds Link Between Mother, Child Depression  
 
  Children whose mothers are depressed are themselves at increased risk for depression, anxiety disorder, or other mental-health problems during childhood. New research shows that treating the depression of mothers can significantly alleviate children's depression. [Read the Article...]