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Over-Production of Adrenaline Linked to Stress-Related Illnesses in Adults and Children

June 4, 2010 / By / Mental Health

Even before man had a name for the bodily chemical known as adrenaline, we have trusted it to help us take action in stressful situations. The “fight or flight” mechanism spurred by adrenaline and used by primitive man for survival is still part of modern life, helping people at sports, social situations or interviews. However, …

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Motivational Interviewing: Drawing Out the Homeless

March 31, 2010 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mental Health

The sight of a bag lady or man pushing a grocery cart carrying their few worldly possessions is unnerving and all too common. On any given night in cities and towns across the U.S., the estimated number of individuals living on the streets is nearly 672,000. In the course of a single year, an estimated …

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After a Suicide Attempt: What Now?

February 10, 2010 / By / Mental Health

If you’re in agony over the suicide attempt of your loved one, no doubt you’re perplexed as to the best course of action to take. What should you expect? What should you do? In fact, this is the most critical time – immediately after an attempted suicide. But, what, exactly should you do now? Short-Term …

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Aftermath of Suicide: Help for Families

February 3, 2010 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mental Health

In the wake of a loved one’s death by suicide, families often disintegrate, unable to deal with the intense grief and the difficult, painful, and often unanswerable question of “Why?” For every suicide, it is estimated that at least six persons are affected. These include family members, co-workers, neighbors, classmates and close friends. Beyond grief …

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