Batty about bats? Why they don't make the best pets
16.04 2024: They’re naturally anxious creatures, and confinement can lead to self-harm, loss of appetite, and even death. Even the best-equipped zoos struggle to perfectly mimic a bat’s natural environment. Beyond the Cage:…
What are the types of service dogs and their jobs?
18.01 2024: Tasks include deep pressure therapy, interrupting self-harm, and creating barriers to ensure the handler’s personal space. Autism assistance dogs actively support individuals on the autism spectrum through specialized training.…
WATCH: Charged for the sale of suicide substances
30.08 2023: …often used as a food additive, to people at risk of self-harm online. The announcement comes after police in Britain said Friday that they were investigating 88 deaths there linked to substances sold by Canadian websites.…
Republicans bar trangender lawmaker in Montana
27.04 2023: Supporters say children and young people denied these treatments are at greater risk of self-harm or suicide. In a defiant speech on Wednesday — she was allowed to speak on the motion to eject her from the chamber — Zephyr said her removal…
US House votes to ban transgender athletes in women's sport
20.04 2023: …risky behavior and self-harm than the rest of the teenage population. Global sporting bodies have begun to make decisions on the issue, with the World Athletics association opting in late March to bar transgender athletes who had gone…
Thabo Bester: Strict security to prevent self-harm, another escape
13.04 2023: Thabo Bester has officially been placed in Kgosi Mampuru’s C-Max prison - a maximum security division found in Pretoria.. The convicted offender - who touched down on local soil on Thursday morning - will be watched like a hawk, claim authorities.
Melatonin use may reduce self-harm in young people: Research
06.04 2023: Melatonin use may reduce self-harm in young people, research shows Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that regulates the . It’s also often used as a medication for people who have difficulty sleeping.…
Our new study provides a potential breakthrough in school bullying
29.03 2023: It can devastate victims and lead to depression, anxiety and self-harm. We are educational psychologists researching how to prevent bullying. And how, in a different scenario, these children could even be friends.…
Italy: Orders probe into TikTok over dangerous content
21.03 2023: Pixabay Italy’s competition watchdog said Tuesday it had opened an investigation into video app TikTok for failing to enforce its own rules on removing “dangerous content” related to suicide and self-harm. ‘ADOPTING SELF-HARM…
Social media addiction disrupts sleep, moods, and social activities
10.03 2023: Daily use of social media is associated with a significantly increased risk of self-harm and depression for adolescents. An addiction to social media can disrupt teenagers’ sleep patterns. Another study found that staying off…
When does clinical depression become an emergency?
01.03 2023: When does it become an emergency? An acute change in mood that persists for weeks or is associated with thoughts of self-harm should not be ignored. In some cases, it may constitute an emergency. Depressed mood,…
City of Cape Town notes an increase in self-harm incidents during festive period
19.12 2022: ‘It is heart-breaking to realise that, during a time when the narrative is festive, so many among us are going through a very difficult time,’ said JP Smith.
TRAGIC! Man accidentally hangs himself in prank gone wrong
15.07 2022: Philip has no mental health history, no history of self-harm. He had been out for a night out and seems to have had a good time. People don’t generally take their lives when people are in the same room at the same time.…
Striking the balance: Children’s mental health and the digital world
17.06 2022: And concern that digital technologies may contribute to mental health problems such as depression, self-harm and suicide among adolescents and children. To contribute to the collective understanding of the experiences and…