As a culture, we have made great strides when it comes to our understanding and acceptance of mental health. Even just a few decades ago, mental health was rarely mentioned during a student’s time at school, let alone dealt with ...
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It's the fatal phenomenon with silent symptoms. Now, there's a clue that might help detect suicidal tendencies. A large, longitudinal Swedish study found that those who performed poorly at school were five times more likely to kill themselves later in life, and ...
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In short, the answer to the above question is 'yes', but they're no better than psychotherapy. This finding - published in JAMA Psychiatry - isn't new in relation to specific drugs and disorders. Yet it's the first one concerning the effect ...
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Evidence suggests that most teachers feel uncomfortable and unprepared when helping students understand or deal with mental health issues like depression or mood disorders. It’s for this reason that programs which educate teachers and equip them to confront these issues ...
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