mental health awareness

WHAT IS SUICIDE?

Suicide is death caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die. A suicide attempt is when someone harms themselves with any intent to end their life, but they do not die as a result of their actions. SUICIDE PREVENTION: THE ROLE OF PARENTS! Every day, about 12 youth die by suicide. For every adolescent …

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WHAT ARE EATING DISORDERS?

What Is an Eating Disorder? An eating disorder is a condition in which a person cannot maintain a balanced and healthy relationship with food. Depending on the condition, they may not eat enough, eat too much, or overly manage the calories they take in or put out. People with eating disorders may also try to …

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Sleeping Disorders.

Sleep disorders (or sleep-wake disorders) involve problems with the quality, timing, and amount of sleep, which result in daytime distress and impairment in functioning. Sleep-wake disorders often occur along with medical conditions or other mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, or cognitive disorders. There are several different types of sleep-wake disorders, of which insomnia is …

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