Category: Mental Illness/Disorders
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R U OK?
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. The theme this year is suicide and suicide prevention. Suicide is intentionally causing one down’s death. Suicide is a tragedy. It can happen at anytime, at any place to anyone at any age. Often there are warning signs. But do we know these signs? Do we know the risk factors? And if…
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Health Alert 101: Correlating Sleep deprivation to Mental Illness
by Chrizzy Adams Sleep and mental health are closely correlated. Studies show that sleep deprivation leads to mental health issues or illnesses. Those with mental health problems are also more prone to develop insomnia and other sleep disorders. Most Americans are sleep deprived due to various factors such as work and social-related issues. Around 50%…
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Everything You need to Know about Mental Health in Prisons
By Anne Williams Did you know that mental illnesses are more severe in prisons? The number in the prisons outplays those admitted in hospitals. A recent study found out that 15% and 20% of inmates in jails and prisons respectively have been reported to have severe mental health conditions. Surprisingly, this is about ten times…
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Keeping Dementia At Bay: A Good Night’s Rest May Be All You Require
By Marek Struszczyk The onset of dementia is later in life. Sleeping well is not only about sleeping for the required number of hours. It is also essential to get good quality sleep. If you are a manager trying to support yourself and your family, sleep tends to take a backseat. There are many measures…
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How To Fill the Void Left After Addiction Recovery
By Richard Overmyer The initial days, weeks, and months of recovery are the most difficult. The life an addict once knew is no more, and a road of uncertainty awaits. Drugs and alcohol give the illusion of fulfillment, but they’re incapable of bringing true meaning to a person’s life. However, giving up addictions leaves a…
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How Guided Imagery Can Help Deal With Anxiety
By Eldine Bosch If left untreated, anxiety can evolve to other dangerous mental disorders like depression or even going crazy. And while some treatment methods necessitate a therapist, there are a few you can apply at home or office to great effect. One such anxiety-relieving technique is guided imagery. What is guided imagery? For starters, guided…