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The Prevalence of Mental Illness in Irish Americans: The Three Theories

By: Michelle Casey Depression. Alcoholism. Schizophrenia. Just a few of the mental illnesses that rage through the Irish American and Irish communities, yet the Irish will barely utter the terms themselves. Why is it that such a stereotypically cheery and… Continue Reading →

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The Prevalence of Mental Illness in Irish Americans: The Three Theories

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