Dementia diagnosis can trigger suicide

According to a recent article in “www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/dementia-diagnosis-may-trigger-suicides-20090602-buej.html”The Age – An initial diagnosis of dementia can trigger suicide among patients.———— Dementia diagnosis may trigger suicides by ADELE HORIN An early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be so confronting that it raises the risk of patients taking their own life, according to a leading psychiatrist. Baby boomers […]

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Links between Diabetes and Stress

Links between Diabetes and Stress

Multiple emotions and factors present themselves once a diagnosis of diabetes is made. They include stress, anger, disbelief, depression and anxiety. It is necessary to cope with them with proven evidence-based strategies, instead of self-soothing with substance use, overeating, under eating and withdrawing from social life. It is seen after diagnosis of diabetes that Patients […]

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Client Testimonial # 2

I would have no hesitation in recommending Dr Gurprit Ganda: as she have given me the necessary tools to enhance my life skills and significantly change my outlook. This has led to a clearer mind and an enormous improvement to my mental health. I felt comfortable expressing my issues and I was not judged in […]

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Impact of College closures on Student Mental Health

Australian education sector has been rocked with the closure of bankrupt colleges. Closure of colleges has left over 2700 students and around 370 staff with an uncertain future. The news has raised issues of financial viability for a number of such education institutions that have mushroomed across Australia to provide education in vocational courses. A […]

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Symtoms of OCD

Symptoms of OCD Definition Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder. The person suffers from unwanted repetitive thoughts and behaviors. These obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are very difficult to overcome. If severe and untreated, OCD can destroy the ability to function at work, school, or home. Symptoms Obsessions—unwanted, repetitive, and intrusive ideas, impulses, or […]

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