Home > Mental health > News News It just doesn't pay to be nice – study finds nice people at increased risk of bankruptcy Researchers have analysed data from more than 3 million people and found that those who were nice were at increased risk for bankruptcy and other financial problems. Science says 'hug it out' Scientists have found that getting a consensual hug on the day of a conflict was linked to smaller drops in positive emotions and a smaller rise in negative ones – the feel-good effects also appeared to linger into the following day. Suicide Prevention Day an important opportunity for awareness 'Suicide needs to be taken seriously because of the damage it does – both to the person tragically committing suicide and the people left behind.' Ask CyberShrink » Talk Heart to heart forum » 13 hidden signs of stress Regenerative medicine: replacing brain cells lost from stroke When head injuries make life hard, suicide risk goes up Traumatic brain injury can trigger a daily struggle with headaches, neck pain, dizziness and thinking problems that may drive some to suicide, researchers report. Horror stories of mental illness in SA prisons Mentally ill prisoners in South Africa's jails have limited possibilities for adequate care. The Wits Justice Project (WJP) spoke to a number of inmates about their experience of mental health care behind bars. Brains may be as unique as fingerprints The latest finding shows that the combination of genetic and non-genetic influences affects not only the functioning of the brain, but also its anatomy. SA has only 3 psychiatrists specialising in old-age South Africa, representing one of the most rapidly ageing countries in Africa, needs to be more aware of the challenges and needs facing the elderly. 'I believe I am Jesus Christ' Steven Swart has been living with schizophrenia for more than 16 years. One of his most vivid delusions is believing he is Jesus Christ. load more articles advertisement From our sponsors Dementia and Incontinence: what you need to know Tell-tale signs you need a mattress upgrade Keen to win a R2 000 voucher? Good health begins in your gastrointestinal tract
It just doesn't pay to be nice – study finds nice people at increased risk of bankruptcy Researchers have analysed data from more than 3 million people and found that those who were nice were at increased risk for bankruptcy and other financial problems.
Science says 'hug it out' Scientists have found that getting a consensual hug on the day of a conflict was linked to smaller drops in positive emotions and a smaller rise in negative ones – the feel-good effects also appeared to linger into the following day.
Suicide Prevention Day an important opportunity for awareness 'Suicide needs to be taken seriously because of the damage it does – both to the person tragically committing suicide and the people left behind.'
When head injuries make life hard, suicide risk goes up Traumatic brain injury can trigger a daily struggle with headaches, neck pain, dizziness and thinking problems that may drive some to suicide, researchers report.
Horror stories of mental illness in SA prisons Mentally ill prisoners in South Africa's jails have limited possibilities for adequate care. The Wits Justice Project (WJP) spoke to a number of inmates about their experience of mental health care behind bars.
Brains may be as unique as fingerprints The latest finding shows that the combination of genetic and non-genetic influences affects not only the functioning of the brain, but also its anatomy.
SA has only 3 psychiatrists specialising in old-age South Africa, representing one of the most rapidly ageing countries in Africa, needs to be more aware of the challenges and needs facing the elderly.
'I believe I am Jesus Christ' Steven Swart has been living with schizophrenia for more than 16 years. One of his most vivid delusions is believing he is Jesus Christ.