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The human brain is capable of having a thousand thoughts in a single day. Some thoughts may be reasonable and worthy, while some may be unusual and dangerous. The irrelevant thoughts, ideas, and images are called intrusive thoughts, which can be frightening and can arise in anyone, irrespective of a...

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13/03/2017

Su***de again?
A suicidal person may not ask for help, but that doesn't mean that help isn't wanted. People who take their lives don't want to die—they just want to stop hurting. Su***de prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously. If you think a friend or family member is considering su***de, you might be afraid to bring up the subject. But talking openly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life.

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18/01/2017

Couples Who Post Lovey-Dovey Stuff On Social Media Have Low Self-Esteem

We’ve all got that one friend who posts a million photos of her with the ‘love of her life’ boyfriend. Whether they’re out in da club, having a picnic in the park, or simply ditching their broken tumble dryer at the dump – there’s always a selfie or a cutesie status about love, and happiness, and blah blah blah.

But guess what… a new study has shown that there’s a fairly good chance they don’t actually like each other that much! According to sexologist Nikki Goldstein, the couples who bang on about how happy they are are probably seeking ‘likes’ to make themselves feel better about their crummy relationship. Nikki told the Mail Online: “Often it’s the people who post the most who are seeking validation for their relationship from other people on social media. “The likes and comments can be so validating that when someone is really struggling, that’s where they get their up from – not the person making the gesture, but what other people will say about it.” And worryingly, it can also be an indicator that one partner aka the one doing all the social media bragging is controlling and possessive.

This isn’t the first time results like this have shown up in a study – previous research from Brunel University found that people who posted frequently about their romantic partner often had low self-esteem.

Source: http://m.peacefmonline.com/pages/local/social/201701/303416.php

07/01/2017

Mental health and mental illness:
can we have them both?

Yes. It may sound strange, but we can have an illness and still have health. Do you know someone with hypertension or diabetes?
They may need a special diet, exercise plan and medications, but they can still feel ‘well’, and do the things they
need to do. This is also true for mental illnesses. A person with depression may need regular ‘talk’ therapy and
medications. She may need help learning to cope with stress, or how to handle her emotions. But when the
depression is under control, she can feel well, enjoy school, work, friends and activities.
Sometimes though, an illness can be very serious. Even though people do their best and follow their treatment
carefully, they may have to live with limitations. The same is true for people with mental illnesses or brain conditions.
Some mental illnesses are more serious, and people may have to live with some limitations. But we still need to
accept and support people whether they have heart disease or a mental health problem.

How common are mental health problems in children and youth?

Mental health problems are more common than most people realize. 1 in every 5 people have some type of mental health problem. But most who need professional help will not get it. In some more developed countries Just 1 in 6 children and youth get the help they need. Same cannot be said of Ghana where people get help when the situation is out of hand. Just imagine if only 1 in 6 people with broken bones got treatment.
Mental illnesses have a powerful impact on children, youth and those who care for them. Death by su***de is the
second leading cause of death in youth 15-19 years (the number one cause of death in this age group is unintentional
injury, or ‘accidents’).

Help us reach out to the rest by sharing the little you know in Psychiatry Thank you.

Daniel Asare
Psych Nurse and Home Care Nurse
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Psychiatric Department
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