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“The Voice” Season 22 runner-up Bodie says his breakup with depression after connecting with God inspired him to write the song “Happy Now,” seeking to raise awareness of the rising rates of suicide and warning about songs that romanticize suicide. “I broke up with depression, and I wrote a song about it,” Bodie Kuljian said…

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Actor and acclaimed filmmaker Tyler Perry reacted to the death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss by sharing his previous struggles with mental health, revealing he attempted suicide “a couple of times.” In a video posted to social media, Perry said he was shocked to hear of Boss’ death and chose to share his own story in…

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Celine Dion recently took to Instagram to wish her fans and followers and Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays just weeks after she revealed she has been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome. In the video, the French-Canadian singer addressed her fans in both English and French saying, “Merry Christmas, everyone. Wishing you love, happiness, the…

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English actor and comedian Russell Brand is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his sobriety, crediting those who have supported him for his success. “I’m 20 years clean and sober today,” Brand said in an Instagram post published Tuesday. “It’s December the 13th. So, firstly, I wanted to express my gratitude for all the people who…

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Adele recently opened up to her crowd in Las Vegas during her residency on her “Weekends with Adele” tour about her divorce, saying that she had to go to five therapy sessions a day. She got candid about her journey with going to therapy, and how it helped her get back on stage by saying,…

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