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Suicidal ideation means thoughts about ending one’s life. These may be passive or active. Active suicidal ideation vs passive ideation reflects the difference in severity. Passive thoughts feel like wishing not to wake up. Active thoughts involve intent, planning, or means. Both signal distress and need psychiatric care to prevent...

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Dysregular sleep is alright every now and then. It is not okay if it becomes a pattern. If your patterns suggest that you sleep for over 12 hours, or not be able to sleep at all at night, then one need to change the pattern. Sleeping patterns, as studies have...

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Childhood Bipolar Disorder: Understanding Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

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Understanding Frontotemporal Dementia: Signs, Symptoms, and More

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