New Study Examines Multiple Risk Factors for Suicide
Risk factors that contribute to suicide attempts and suicide completion cover a broad range of domains. Substantial research has shown that individuals who have psychological problems are at increased risk for suicide ideation and completion. But other influences, such as interpersonal conflicts, marital status, and other conditions have not been fully explored with relation to suicide. To fill this clinical void, James C. Overholser, of Case Western Reserve University, recently led a study that compared several factors leading up... Read More
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Dressing up can take extra effort, but it also feels good, especially if you receive extra compliments. A new study suggests what many women have experienced: dressing in nicer clothes makes you feel better.
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I believe the answer to that question can be summed up in the wonderful poem that follows, by Emily Perl Kingsley…
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