The authors would like to express their gratitude to the patients and staff of the Guam Community Mental Health Center, in particular to Dr. E, Paramaguru (Medical Director), Gregory Marone (Psychologist), Mama Cing (Administrator), and Josephine Mesa (Secretary), for the many ideas and insights which made possible this manuscript.
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