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Crisis Support, Self-Harm and Mental Health Safety; Recovery and Relapse Prevention: Continuing Support; Family Support for Mental Health and Addiction; Children and Adolescents: Mental Health and Addiction Support; Perinatal Mental Health: Pregnancy, Postpartum and Family Support; Older Adults: Mental Health, Addiction and Support; Neurodevelopmental Support: Care That Fits the Person.
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Four Types of Temperaments
Many of us feel that the people in our lives shape our personalities, influencing our professional trajectories, personal experiences and temperaments. Each seemingly insignificant or…
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Clonazepam Overdose and Withdrawal
Clonazepam can cause physical dependence even when prescribed. Abrupt discontinuation or rapid dose reduction can trigger severe withdrawal, including seizures, so tapering should be…
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Clonazepam Side Effects
FAQs What are the side effects of Clonazepam 0.5mg? Clonazepam 0.5mg is used as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic to prevent and control seizures. It…
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Orthorexia Nervosa
Orthorexia Nervosa is a less common, newly researched food disorder characterized by an overwhelming fixation on eating healthy food. The obsession, in this case,…
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Polyvagal Theory
Polyvagal Theory, developed by Stephen W. Porges, proposes a hierarchy linking autonomic activity with social engagement, mobilization and immobilization. Its evolutionary account and several…
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Cocaine Overdose
Cocaine is a stimulant that can cause seizures, dangerous overheating, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attack, or stroke. A serious reaction can occur without a…
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Temazepam Overdose and Withdrawal
Temazepam overdose and withdrawal need clinical assessment rather than dose-based self-triage. There is no human fatal-dose threshold to use at home. Physical dependence can…
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Abandonment Trauma and PTSD
While abandonment trauma seems to be more common in the developing years of childhood and early adulthood, the experiences that cause abandonment trauma can…
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What are the Effects of Drugs on Heart
Drug-related heart risks vary by substance and pattern of use. Learn about stimulants, opioid overdose, heart infections and the symptoms that need emergency help.
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Can Menopause Cause Anxiety or Panic Attacks
The estrogen and progesterone hormones play a crucial role in the overall mood and behavior of women throughout the puberty cycle.
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What is Trauma Bonding
Trauma bonding is an emotional attachment that develops between the abuser and the victim of the abuse where the victim may feel sympathy and…
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Grief Counseling: Approaches, Suitability and What to Expect
Grief counseling should help you live with loss, not push you through a fixed sequence of stages. Explore support options, specialist grief treatment, assessment,…
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