Mental health: a state of well-being Updated August 2014 Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. The positive dimension of mental health is […]
Read morePAIN People who experience chronic pain often report that pain episodes can fluctuate in intensity and duration over time. This can manifest in a rapid onset of pain which can result in feelings of fear, depression and despair. For further information related to pain, click on the links below. Pain – Haemophilia My Pain Diary – 2016 Tips For […]
Read moreSix different viruses are now known to cause hepatitis—hepatitis A, B, C, D, E and G. Hepatitis A, B and C account for almost 95% of all cases of viral hepatitis. The other strains are uncommon. For further information on heptitis viruses click on the links below. Hepatitis […]
Read moreWhat Is a Bleeding Disorder? A bleeding disorder is a condition that affects the way your blood normally clots. The clotting process, also known as coagulation, changes blood from a liquid to a solid. When you’re injured, your blood normally begins to clot to prevent a massive loss of blood. Sometimes, certain conditions prevent blood from clotting properly, which can result in […]
Read moreHow working for a suicide prevention hotline made me rethink pain and empathy By Nick Holt on October 26, 2015 It was a Thursday night around 11, and I was making coffee in the office kitchen. I was just about to start my shift. But before I could finish stirring, my supervisor came in. She looked more worried than usual. “Are you […]
Read moreMental Health: Part of a Balanced Lifestyle 08/01/2014 05:23 pm ET | Updated Oct 01, 2014 Nick Holt, LCSW CBT-Certified Mental Health Therapist at nickholtlcsw.com in West Los Angeles, CA Being an eager, determined, and active male within my personal and professional roles, I understand the inherent challenges when it comes to living and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. It is also a frequent […]
Read moreYoung British Gay & Bi Men Six Times More Likely to Attempt Suicide A new U.K. study found that the risk of suicide attempts is six times higher among gay and bisexual men under the age of 45—and that rates are even higher for those of colour. Young gay and bisexual men in the United Kingdom are six times […]
Read moreHaemophilia was the first bleeding disorder to be identified and it is also the most famous. A lot of people know that Queen Victoria carried the gene for Haemophilia and that Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia, famously had the condition. Haemophilia has usually been seen as a condition that affects men. However, these days it is widely recognised that many women […]
Read moreThe Differences between Blood & Blood Products When people think of a “blood transfusion” we generally think of the image above. One whole bag of blood or a unit is most commonly used for patients who require an immediate “blood transfusion” for circumstances which could be seen as life threatening. The most frequently used example of […]
Read moreSlings, Slamming and Chem-sex Dr Steve Taylor | Posted 10.04.2014 | UK Lifestyle Drugs, LGBT, Sex, UK Impact, Hepatitis C, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Hiv,Mephedrone, Syphilis, UK Lifestyle News This blog is definitely not for the faint-hearted: If you’re easily offended, please stop reading now! For those of you who would like to have a greater understanding of a new subculture […]
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