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Category: General News
28Aug
High Levels of Personal Debt Could be Creating a Mental Health Time Bomb
According to research there is a strong link between financial problems and low mental well-being in over 50's. A study published last week shows that older people who get into financial difficulties are eight times more likely to report being mentally unwell or depressed than those who live comfortably.
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20Aug
More active in the evenings can mean you're more prone to depression
A recent study shows that teenagers who are more active in the evenings are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. This is due to the insomnia that they suffer from due to their evening activities. Researchers say that around 11% of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 16 will suffer from insomnia at some stage in most countries.
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02Jun
Shy girl who used to have panic attacks about leaving the house overcomes agoraphobia through Hypnosis
Looking at pictures of Hannah Rich posing confidently in just her underwear, it's hard to believe she was once so shy, she would have a panic attack if she met people she didn't know. The 23-year-old from Hull used to hate people looking at her and became too scared to leave the house because she feared socialising.
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12Feb
Fewer than one in five people are still smokers
For the first time in decades fewer than one in five people smoke, according to new figures. They show rates of smoking in England fell below 20 per cent last year - believed to be the lowest level for 80 years. Researchers at University College London (UCL) claim that smoking may have reached a tipping point where health educators manage to motivate more to give up.
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07Aug
The future of therapy?
Online counselling is MORE effective than face-to-face sessions - According to a new study from the University of Zurich, therapy sessions carried out online have become increasingly common in recent years.
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