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What if the signs of severe mental illness were hidden in plain sight? On this heart-wrenching episode of Broken Brains, producer Deny Caballero and I, Bruce Parkman, share the painful story of my son Mac's struggle with schizophrenia and depression—a battle that remained invisible until it was too late. We recount the tragic events of September 24, 2020, when Mac ended his life at Pulpit Rock, and reflect on the heartbreaking missed cues that could have alerted us to his suffering. Our conversation underscores the urgent need to recognize and address mental health issues…
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