GIVE THEM AN EAR: SELF-HARM IN ADOLESCENTS

While working in schools, I have often encountered young people, as young as 14 years, reporting self-harm. Whether it is considered serious or superficial, the fact of the matter is that it is present and staring at us in the face. According to a source, it is estimated that suicide is the 3rd largest causative factor for deaths in …

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LONELINESS

Loneliness is a pain many of us go through. A lot of us believe that loneliness is the bane of old age. Yes, it is true that lots of old people experience loneliness especially after the loss of their partner. However, loneliness is not only the domain of old age. Research shows that as young as 14-year olds experience loneliness. …

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