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Virtual reality the new weapon against anxiety

Canadian researchers have set out to prove that virtual reality can generate a peaceful state-of-mind.
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Could Cats Be To Blame For Road Rage?

Do you know someone who suffers from road rage? We may have found the very surprising reason.
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Doctors failing to help smokers with a mental illness quit

A high proportion of people with a mental illness regularly smoke but new research has thrown the spotlight back on doctors.
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The Way You Move Reveals Who You Are

Does everyone with a certain mental illness move in a similar way? Researchers say we all have unique body signatures which can reveal a great deal.
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Depression as risky as obesity for the heart

A major study has shown the real impact of depression on your overall physical health.
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Mental Health Risk Of Regularly Moving House As A Child

Researchers find a direct link to increased rates of suicide later in life.
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Bipolar Patients Take Years To Seek Treatment

They wait an average of six years to disclose their symptoms.
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Do Locked Doors Do More Harm Than Good In Hospitals?

A major study is challenging conventional thinking in many countries.
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Volunteering improves your mental health, but there’s a catch

There is extra reason to lend a helping hand: It could be good for your health.

Teen suicide linked to prescription drug abuse

Experts say parents should be alert to changes in teenage behaviour.