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How to Talk to Someone With Suicidal Thoughts
By Philip Adkins Suicide is that horrendous issue that we all know happens in the world, somewhere and to someone, but perhaps, fortunately for most of us, it’s a tragedy that doesn’t affect us directly. This year the international theme for Suicide Prevention Day is ‘Creating Hope Through Action’. Click To Tweet This year the…
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When Emotional Support is Needed for Family
By Sierra Powell Feeling periodic stress is a normal part of life. It is common for people to experience extreme stress in the prelude to or aftermath of a crisis. Most symptoms of stress are temporary and will resolve relatively quickly. For some people, the symptoms can last for weeks or months and impact their…
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Gambling Can Be Harmful to Your Mental Health
By Milica Kostic “Life’s a risk.” We hear this assertion so very often it’s now an accepted truth. Or maybe it’s the other way around and we hear it so often because it is the truth. Whatever the case, everything we do in our lives does come at a risk. At any point, things can…
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26 October 2023 Over half of Brits may have high cholesterol. Will ending ‘bad’ cholesterol testing add to the problem? The most comprehensive research into cholesterol ever conducted in the UK has found 54% of Brits could have high total cholesterol levels. Now a medical expert says the recent switch from measuring LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol…
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Two reasons why you should consider counselling
By Stephanie Counseling offers several benefits for people who are struggling with a number of difficulties, mental health issues, or life obstacles. With regular counseling, you can find effective ways to cope with mental illness, even if certain medications haven’t worked for you before. Only about 40% of people with mental health issues get the…
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God will breakthrough
By Tonya King I must be honest. I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. Covid 19 has completely changed the way we do life. Here in the States, specifically Ohio where I live, we are encouraged to wear masks everywhere we go. Stores are opening but only allowing a few people in at a time. Restaurants are…