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While artist Derek Hess has always purged his emotions on paper, his struggle with mental illness has remained mostly hidden. Now he’s peeling back the layers by speaking out and hosting an arts, comedy and music festival to raise awareness.

by Kelly Petryszyn | Mar. 12, 2017 | 12:00 PM

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