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Category Archives: Mental Health Correspondents
Suicide Rates Drastically Increasing in U.K.
The U.K. saw a drastic rise in suicide rates in 2011, reaching an all time high since 2004, according to the Office for National Statistics. This increase is thought to correlate with times of financial hardship faced by many U.K. … Continue reading
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Father’s Mental Health may be Linked to Child’s Behaviour
Numerous research has proven in the past that a mother’s wellness and mental health during labor can have direct consequences on the health of the child. However, new research is showing that the mental health of an expectant father may … Continue reading
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Soda drinks linked to risk of depression, while caffeine linked to lower depression rates
A recent study performed by the National Institutes of Health in Research Triangle Park in North Carolina has shown that sweetened beverages, coffee and tea have important mental health consequences. In this study, consumption rates of sodas, tea, coffee and … Continue reading
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New strategies to help student mental health
Following reports of a series of student deaths in 2010 and 2011, Queen’s University has released a new report making 116 health-care professional-approved recommendations for improving students’ mental health in an effort to heighten mental health awareness at schools across … Continue reading
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The Ups and Downs of Stress
Stress, like many other things, is good in moderation. Acute stressors such as a deadline or a race motivate us to work hard. However, severe stress not only impairs our physical and mental health, but can also lead to depression … Continue reading
