Rep. Ritchie Torres
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15 years ago, I dropped out of college because of severe depression. I thought of taking my own life because I felt the world around me had collapsed. I even admitted myself into a hospital.

I would not be alive, let alone in Congress, were it not for mental health care.

My story:
First openly gay, Afro-Latino congressmember talks the importance of mental health - YouTube

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09:31 PM - Mar 15, 2023
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LauraMorris
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Thank you Congressman for using your public platform to talk about such a personal thing. You and #SenJohnFetterman are making a major difference and will move more people to ask for help. The #depression stigma you speak of is part of what isolates so many. Grateful for you!! #mentalhealth
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11:25 AM - Mar 16, 2023
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