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October 6, 2022
Designers and mental health advocates urge industry leaders to act in promoting positive mental health practices. Image credit: Ümit Bulut/Unsplash
By Amirah Keaton
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) is positioning mental health as an issue impacting the fashion industry's bottom line.
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