Teen suicide linked to prescription drug abuse

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

Stroke survivors at high risk of developing depression

Experts say if the depression is left untreated, it can heighten the risk of another stroke.
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Here’s Why You Lose Your Train Of Thought

What does an unexpected sound do to your brain? The answer could hold the key to unlocking other mysteries of the mind.
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Do Locked Doors Do More Harm Than Good In Hospitals?

A major study is challenging conventional thinking in many countries.

Untreated bipolar heightens risk of substance use disorder

Researchers show bipolar teens continue to have elevated substance use disorder as young adults.
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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.

Mind Training Brings Hope to Veterans With PTSD

Brain changes have been detected in veterans with PTSD after mindfulness training. The surprising finding offers hope of new treatments.