In recent years there’s been more focus than ever before on mental health and the way mental health illnesses can affect our everyday lifestyles. In this article we explore whether mental health issues affect everyone equally or if some groups, like minority groups, experience issues in unique ways.
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A recent study from the world of psychology finds that we’re too hard on ourselves. In fact, the findings, published in the journal Self and Identity claim that we tend to beat ourselves up over some pretty silly things—not going to the gym, forgetting eggs at the grocery store, and even missing the opportunity to […]
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When it comes to mental health affecting youth, there are many myths and misconceptions for parents and kids to overcome. The key to fighting any health condition, including a mental health illness, is knowing the facts. Only with the right information can we develop an effective plan for safely and effectively dealing with these mental […]
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All of us have struggled at one time or another with making decisions. Whether simple, such as deciding between chicken or fish for dinner or more complex such as whether or not to make a drastic career change, quit smoking, or embark on a strenuous weight loss program. Normally we find ourselves carefully weighing the […]
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It’s important to ignore the movies and television shows and do some research about the condition. As with any condition, schizophrenia varies from person to person, which means it won’t affect two people in the same way. Here are nine of the most prominent myths about schizophrenia.
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Suicide is a major public health concern. It ranks 10th as the leading cause of death for all ages. In the United States alone, suicide accounts for one death every 12.3 minutes. It is estimated that more than 30,000 Americans committed suicide in any given year. The numbers are equally dismal for Canadians. Suicide is […]
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