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September 12, 2022

The big idea: should we drop the distinction between mental and physical health?

The current false dichotomy holds back research and stigmatises patients
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September 11, 2022

First Responders and Mental Health: When Heroes Need Rescuing

As Suicide Prevention Month continues, we take a look at the mental health of a group constantly caring for others: first responders.
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September 11, 2022

Can Tech Help Prevent Teen Suicide?

Addressing teen suicide will take both technology and live human connection.
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September 09, 2022

Major mental illnesses may be identified years before symptoms appear: What new study says

‘These findings demonstrate the enormous opportunities to provide far earlier intervention, even while still in childhood, by developing specialist early intervention services,’ new study says
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September 09, 2022

The link between mental health and social conditions

Readers and healthcare professionals respond to Dr Sanah Ahsan’s article which argued that for too long, the dominant mental health narrative has located problems in individuals, and not in social[…]
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September 09, 2022

The Growing Self-Diagnosis of Mental Health Conditions

We are hearing the term “self-diagnosis” a lot lately. It is misleading.
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