Suicide Attempts Rising Among Black Teens
Researchers at New York University found that between 1991 and 2017, there was an increase in the number of black
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Psychiatrists
Pills out, sex goddess in
About 20 per cent of people who suddenly stop an antidepressant develop an antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. Some restart antidepressants because
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Take a walk, have a chat
A couple of months ago, Felsing started with a small Facebook group “Mental Health Mates” and some word-of-mouth. Her plan
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Traumatic Event Can Stick for Kids, Lead to PTSD
“Symptoms of PTSD can be a common reaction to trauma in children and teenagers. These can include distressing symptoms like
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Mental health services in Hawke’s Bay stretched
Mental health services in Hawke’s Bay are over-subscribed due to growing demand and health workers are worried about the increasing
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Light Therapy May Help Some With Bipolar Disorder
People afflicted with bipolar disorder may find some relief from depression with daily doses of light therapy, new research suggests.
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