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WHO Steps in as Suicide Rates Skyrocket Worldwide
The World Health Organization (WHO)-, estimates that about 800,000 people die by suicide each year. For every death, it’s likely that about 20 people make unsuccessful attempts. Especially here in the U.S., the spike in suicide rates — in some areas, almost a -60% increase- since 1999 — has officials concerned. In response, the WHO has now released a statement asking people to take “-40 seconds of...
December 19, 2019
Scary Connection Between Screen Time and the Health of Our Teens
Most people would agree that teen mental health is deteriorating, - especially with the increase in use of technology - over the last decade. Despite initiatives to help kids get the care they need faster, the endless epidemic of depression and suicide cases is only getting worse. We have to do something, and fast – and researchers believe that the answer just might be less time in front of a smartphone...
November 1, 2019