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Substance use disorder Childhood abuse or trauma Family history of suicide and/or previous suicide attempts Being socially isolated or a victim of bullying or harassment Poor job security [12] Chronic diseases Access to dangerous means such as firearms and/or drugs Difficulty seeking help or support Lack of access to mental health treatment Being diagnosed with a serious medical condition, such as cancer or HIV [13] History of abuse People in certain professions, such as police officers and health care providers who work with terminally ill patients, are in the suicide risk category [14]. Studies have pointed out that, although women are three times as likely to attempt suicide, men are far more likely to commit the act in its entirety. … [Read more...] about World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) 2020: Recognising Symptoms Of Suicidal Behavior

16. Enhances skin health Barley grass is a good source of vitamin E, an antioxidant that effectively combats the effects of free radical damage on your skin. Barley grass also aids in detoxifying the body from harmful impurities, thereby reducing acne and improving skin health [20]. … [Read more...] about 16 Amazing Health Benefits Of Barley Grass

According to Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP), India has nearly two million dialysis patients who frequently have to drive to a dialysis centres two-three times a week especially for haemodialysis as missing any session could be life-threatening for them. Amid the coronavirus scare, several issues such as lack of transport facilities, closure of several dialysis centres and fear of contraction of the virus at the healthcare facilities have made the availability of dialysis challenging for many kidney patients. … [Read more...] about Home-based Peritoneal Dialysis Can Help Address Problems Of Kidney Patients

7. Capitalize On Technology. Wearable devices, digital platforms and technologies like smartphones and tablets can provide viable routes for the delivery of mental healthcare, especially under isolation measures and during limited access to health services. Activity trackers personalize interventions by monitoring a patient’s cognition, heart rate, sleep patterns and mood in real-time, indicating when the wearer may benefit from activities such as meditation, exercise or extra sleep. Guided meditation apps also can help patients reduce stress levels themselves. Computer technology designed for fun is being used to reverse the extent of harm the pandemic is doing to offset brain stress. Gamified cognitive training, for example, has been shown to improve attention, memory function and increase motivation. Research on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) based computer games—multi-level games that are designed to challenge users to confront challenges, progress through milestones … [Read more...] about The Pandemic Changes Your Brain Even If You Don’t Have It