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Judge Hidalgo talks about her mental health journey

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

Good stuff, and I’d bet there are a lot of people who need to hear it. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she spent years fighting depression and suicidal thoughts but felt too ashamed to ask for help because of … Continue reading →

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Judge Hidalgo takes leave of absence for depression

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Charles Kuffner

I wish her well. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has taken a temporary leave of absence to receive in-patient medical treatment for clinical depression, according to a statement from her office Monday. The statement notes she has been at an … Continue reading →

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