| Simple Screen Improves Suicide Risk Assessment
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| 2007-05-31 |
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Emergency department patients who may be suicidal can be identified with a simple tool designed for use by health professionals without a mental health background.
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| Where There's Smoke ....
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| 2006-12-21 |
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Clinicians Corner | Of Interest To Everyone | Treatment Populations
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In recent years there has been a serious re-evaluation of the relationship between cannabis use and mental disorders. Until recently, cannabis has been seen as a relatively safe drug, and this has resulted in the propagationof mixed messages about its status and risk within both clinical settings and across the wider community. |
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| Overcoming Roadblocks to Recovery: The Emerging Brain Science of Addiction, Trauma and Shame
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| 2006-06-03 |
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Our science is beginning to catch up with our intuition. In the past few years, due to advances in brain science technology, we are beginning to gain fundamental understanding into the actual working of the human brain. This is leading us to new insights into the sometimes baffling nature of addiction, post-traumatic stress and relapse. |
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| The Value of Positive Emotions
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| 2006-05-07 |
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Clinicians Corner | Mental Health
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Far more emotion researchers have devoted their careers to studying negative emotions, such as anger, anxiety and sadness. The study of optimism and positive emotions was seen by some as a frivolous pursuit. But the positive psychology movement is changing that. Many psychologists have now begun to explore the largely uncharted terrain of human strengths and the sources of happiness. |
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| What is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline?
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| 2006-03-03 |
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national, 24-hour, and toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those in suicidal crisis who are seeking help. Individuals seeking help can dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). They will be routed to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention services. |
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