Tag: suicide

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10 Reasons Why Good Sleep Is Important

A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health. In fact, it’s just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, the Western environment is interfering with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has decreased as well. Here are 10 reasons why good […]

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YouTube videos target children with bizarre, mind-altering narratives disguised as kids’ entertainment

Most parents understand that the internet can be a dangerous place for children, and there are plenty of high-tech ways to minimize their exposure to undesirable content. However, none of these methods can completely sidestep the need for parents to pay attention to what their children are doing. Even if you’ve helped your child safely […]

7 Natural Anti-Anxiety Herbs That Are Better Than Medication

Anxiety is a problem that most of us deal with. And the more ways you have of combating it, the better. Frankly, prescription medication is not the best way to go. In fact, one study linked anti-anxiety medication to high mortality rate and increased risk of suicide. So drugs should always be your last option. […]

Locking doors in mental health hospitals does not lower suicide rate

People with mental health problems have a higher risk of suicide than the general population. Some hospitals that offer psychiatric care lock their wards to try to reduce this risk, while others leave rooms open. Researchers in Germany have compared outcomes for locked and unlocked accommodation in a 15-year study of around 145,000 patients. The […]