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Ohio Lawmaker Walking 72-Miles to Spread Mental Health Awareness
Dayton State Senator Willis Blackshear Jr. launches a 72-mile walk to the Ohio statehouse to fight for mental health legislation and funding, joined by advocates and families who have lost loved ones to suicide.

The Dayton Weekly News
May 152 min read


New Ohio Bill Would Allow Schools to Excuse Mental Health Days
Sen. Willis E. Blackshear Jr. introduces the Student Wellness Act to allow Ohio schools to excuse mental health absences.

The Dayton Weekly News
Dec 19, 20252 min read

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