Authors

Diana Burrell

WORLD CONCERNS
Focuses on Stop Exclusion--Dare to Care, a campaign of the World Health Organization which aims to stop the exclusion of people with mental health problems. Increase in the number of people with mental disorders; Details on the campaign.
Liars Undercover
Sure, we know better than to lie to a partner about our sexual history if it's likely to threaten our health. So why do many of us do it anyway?
Weekend Woes
Holiday headache: Working hard can be hazardous to your health and your holidays.
FALSE OPTIMISM
Presents a study which showed how patients develop false optimism when doctors focus on treatments rather than probable outcomes. Why patients develop false optimism when presented with prescribed treatments by doctors; Suggestion for patients on how to handle their terminal illness.
Suicide Watch

Interviews Kita Curry, chief executive officer and president of the Suicide Prevention Center in Los Angeles, California. Information on the suicide prevention program of Surgeon General David Satcher; How the center helps in preventing suicides; Risk factors for suicide. INSET: SUICIDE FACT OR FICTION.

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