Worry and rumination
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Stuck in a loop of worrying thoughts? Here’s how to stop it
Dwelling on your difficulties might feel like problem-solving, but it can be pernicious. There are tools to stop the habit
by Megan L Rogers
Self-harm and suicide
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Working on a suicide helpline changed how I talk to everyone
Volunteering at a suicide helpline has changed how I talk to everyone: I listen more, assume less, and focus on the moment
by Natalia Dashan
History of emotions
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Suicide in Medieval England was not simply a crime or sin
Like the slow engraving of an imprint on stone: compassion and care for those struggling with suicide in medieval England
by Rebecca F McNamara
Self-harm and suicide
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When all looks bleak, hopebuilding strategies offer a lifeline
Hopelessness is a major link in the chain that leads to suicide. Strategies to nurture hope are key in the prevention toolkit
by Kathryn Gordon
Self-harm and suicide
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The violence of suicide reverberates in, and through, us all
A psychodynamic perspective on suicide can help us all reckon more honestly with the interconnectedness of psychic pain
by Kyle Boyd
Self-harm and suicide
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What working in emergency care taught me about suicide risk
Most who die by suicide were considered to be at low or no risk. We need a new framework for understanding the dangers
by Gavin Tucker
Self-harm and suicide
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Why poor sleep can lead to self-harm and suicide at university
Late nights plus exam pressure equals poor sleep. Is that why university students face higher risks of suicide and self-harm?
by Kirsten Russell & Donna Littlewood
Law and mental health
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Advance directives for mental illness raise deep ethical questions
Created by people with mental illness when they are well, self-binding directives anticipate a shift to unwell thinking
by Tania Gergel
Self-harm and suicide
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Why religious belief provides a real buffer against suicide risk
Under-recognised as a protective force against suicide, religious faith has multiple features that help to save lives
by David H Rosmarin
Self-harm and suicide
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Suicide risk and social media: is it a landmine or a lifeline?
Analysing the specific experiences, not just overall usage, is key to understanding the risks and benefits of social media
by Jacqueline Nesi