Mental Health Memo

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Hello family, friends, and colleagues:

Fact: Mental health affects us all and is the leading cause of disability in the U.S!

On behalf of Radical, Inc., thank you for your continued support of the pertinent work we have done to address mental health illnesses. A tremendous amount of work has been accomplished. However, we know that this work must continue and involve all of us to effectively address, eradicate and provide solutions for those who are suffering, or maybe indirectly affected by someone suffering from a mental health disorder. Radical, Inc. remains committed to increasing the mental health awareness of all, but especially interfaith organizations and communities by providing resources, strategies and research.

Last year,

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