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Addictions and how they affect our lives
Addiction or dependency is a mental health disorder characterised by a persistent and intense need to consume a substance or engage in a behaviour to the point where it can damage mental health, physical health or relationships with others. Initially, the use or behaviour provides a sense of well-being, calm, happiness and pleasure...
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The road from trauma to help: A story about mental health and perseverance
This article tells Daniel's story and his journey to a peaceful life following his experience with traumatic events and being diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder. "As a little child you want to do something when you grow up and you start looking for role models
depression ● phobias ● personal story ● stress ● therapy ● sexual and domestic violence ● PTSD ● addictions ● anxiety
What happens once you’ve asked a social service organization for help?
Most cases of domestic violence, be it physical or psychological, are due to the perpetrator being confronted with violence since childhood, implicitly learning that violence is the way to deal with conflict. Also, contextual factors such as anger
