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“There’s No Word for Depression in Zulu”: Inside South Africa’s Mental Health Crisis

Mad in America

R esearch has found South Africa consistently ranks in the bottom three performing countries in terms of global mental health. In 2023 there was little change in most countries average scores, but 35.8% The reasons for the nations poor mental health are multifaceted and difficult to resolve, however.

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Test Anxiety – How to Calm Your Nerves Before a Big Test

Clear Behavioral Health

Related: What Causes Mental Illness? Cognitive Test Anxiety Test anxiety manifests cognitively with intrusive thoughts, difficulty concentrating, or severe mental blocks during the actual test-taking. Additionally, getting a good night’s sleep, nutrition, and consistent exercise routines can aid in long-term coping strategies.

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My Red October – An Army Veteran’s Crucible to Recovery

Mad in America

My middle school-aged daughter had a suicide attempt, the result of relentless bullying. Overwhelmed, I sought help from my VA mental health team. In response to how quickly my mental health had devolved, my husband was concerned I might have a brain tumor. I built a new support system. I have maintained a 4.0

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Summing up the STAR*D Scandal: The Public was Betrayed, Millions were Harmed, and the Mainstream Media Failed Us All

Mad in America

As such, the scandal now serves as a historical verdict on the ethics of American psychiatry, and by extension, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The Media Remain Silent In September of 2023, MIA published a long report titled The STAR*D Scandal: Scientific Misconduct on a Grand Scale.

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How Epigenetics Could Revolutionize ADHD Care

ADDitude

A 101 on Epigenetics Reading Genes Genes play an important role in shaping a wide range of traits and characteristics, from hair and eye color to susceptibility to mental health conditions. Epigenetic alterations have been linked to numerous poor health outcomes. which was broadcast on September 28, 2023. JAMA Netw Open.

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The Relationship Between Alcohol and Depression

Clear Behavioral Health

Depression commonly refers to a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities that you once enjoyed. If you’re struggling with alcohol addiction and depression, call us today and start healing in the Los Angeles, California area.

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Are we losing human connections while making digital ones?

Sanity Daily

Losing human connection in digital age Have you ever ended your day feeling inexplicably exhausted, even when you didnt physically exert yourself? Turning off notifications doesnt turn off the mental load of staying available. Youre not alone. At work, we spend hours glued to our computer.