Suicide

Suicide

Introduction. Talking about suicide is not easy. There are still taboos and lack of information around this topic. Numerous people have had negative thoughts at some point in their lives. There is no need to feel ashamed when saying that there have been times when we...
Psychiatry throughout history

Psychiatry throughout history

Throughout history, there have been several changes in how people suffering from mental illness have been seen and treated. In ancient cultures, such as Persian, Egyptian, Indian, Greek and Roman, mental disorders were believed to be caused either by demons or by...
Brief Introduction to Mental Health

Brief Introduction to Mental Health

It is very common for people to have mental health concerns from time to time. A mental health concern becomes mental illness when the intensity of the symptoms causes significant distress and/or it has an impact on daily activities and social interactions. Good...