Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotics saved many lives and revolutionized medicine following their introduction in the 1940s because they provided a means of treating many infections and diseases, including serious infections, caused by bacteria. What are antibiotics? Antibiotics damage bacteria so the body’s immune…
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What is Suicide Bereavement?
Suicide Bereavement is the deep sadness and mourning that often occurs after the loss of a loved one to suicide. Grief is a normal response to losing someone important to us, while when someone dies by suicide we may experience…
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I Have Nobody to Turn to
Loneliness is a feeling disconnected from the world around you or feeling of distress or sadness about being by yourself. It may be felt more over a long period of time. It is also possible to feel lonely, even when…
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What is Problem Gambling?
Gambling is a popular pastime in America, including the pokies, instant scratchies, lotto, cards, online betting or racing. Many people have fun gambling now and again, but sometimes it can get out of hand and become a cause of financial…
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Help me! I’m “stressed”
The first step in managing stress is to acknowledge that it exists. If possible, remove yourself from the stressful location or situation and find a quiet space. Take a deep slow breath, take another one, and another one. Try to…
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Thinking about Suicide
Thinking about suicide does not make you weak or bad. There are people you can turn to for help. What does it mean to be suicidal? Feeling suicidal? You are not alone … On average, one person dies by suicide…
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Feelings of Loss and Grief
What are Loss and Grief? Feelings of loss and grief can occur after losing something or someone that you care about. This may be the loss of a relationship, your health, a job, your possessions, your way of life or…
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Experiencing Panic Attacks
What is a panic attack? A panic attack is a sudden rush of intense fear and anxiety together with a surge of frightening thoughts and physical sensations. Panic attacks may be very scary while they last even they are usually…
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