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10 Ways to Assess Suicide Risk using the “SADPERSONS” Scale
By Debbie McGauran Your Health

10 Ways to Assess Suicide Risk using the “SADPERSONS” Scale

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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Bipolar Disorder: An Inforgraph Outlining the Basic Facts
By ActiveBeat Author Your Health

Bipolar Disorder: An Inforgraph Outlining the Basic Facts

Statistics show that approximately 2.3 million Americans suffer from Bipolar Disorder. That’s 1.2-percent of the population! So it’s likely that you know someone with Bipolar Disorder, perhaps even a close loved one or family member. This complex mental disorder is marked with distinct and often drastic periods of depression and mania, which can often cause fear and misunderstanding. Thankfully, great online resources […]

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All The Rage: What, Where, And Why Out Of Control Anger Occurs
Medically Reviewed by Greg Dorter, RP Your Health

All The Rage: What, Where, And Why Out Of Control Anger Occurs

Anger is a normal human emotion. It signals that something that is wrong or not working well. When anger festers and grows it can turn into something unhealthy and destructive, called rage. Rage can be caused by both psychological and physiological reasons. It can be a dangerous and devastating condition if left untreated. We look at various types of rage and what can be done about them.

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