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‘Dros rapist’: Mentally ill more likely to be victims than perpetrators Research has shown that the majority of violent crime is committed by people without a diagnosis of mental illness.
What HHP has taught us about mental health in the black community Depression has for a long time been referred to as a 'white disease', even though close to one in six South Africans suffers from depression or anxiety.
Is marijuana addictive? Study shows withdrawal symptoms can occur A recent study reveals that, even though many think marijuana is harmless, some users experience severe withdrawal symptoms.
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.
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.'
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.
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.