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Are you or someone you know showing these symptoms: isolation from friens and family, being too quiet, not eating or sleeping well, lack of motivation, sleeping too much or too little, not feeling like oneself. All these can be a sign of depression. Keep reading.
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Alcoholism: A chronic disease in which a person craves drinks that contain alcohol and is unable to control his or her drinking. A person with this disease also needs to drink greater amounts to get the same effect and has withdrawal symptoms after stopping alcohol use. Are you or someone you know having these symptoms or behavior? they might need AA meetings.
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Suicide is a tragic reality that affects many people around the world. Talking about suicide is crucial to its prevention, as it opens the door to understanding, support and timely intervention. It is essential to recognize that suicide is not a solution, but a consequence of extreme suffering that can be alleviated with appropriate help.
If you want to know more, you can read this document.
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If you or someone you know is in crisis
Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call 911 in life-threatening situations. If you are worried about a friend’s social media updates, you can contact safety teams at the social media company . They have processes to reach out to connect the person with the help they need.
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if you want to read more about this, you can visit the website of the National Institute of Mental Health.
You can also visit this PAHO page
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Recursos telefónicos:
Línea de crisis de salud mental (en español): 1-800-320-1616.
La Línea de Ayuda Nacional Online de Asalto Sexual: 1-800-656-4673.
Línea nacional de prevención del suicidio (en español): 1-888-628-9454.
Línea de Ayuda para la Prevención de Crisis y Suicidio para LGBTQ (en español): 1-877-360-5428.
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first 2 years of life.
People with ASD often have:
-Difficulty with communication and interaction with other people
-Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors
-Symptoms that affect their ability to function in school, work, and other areas of life
Autism is not a disease, it is a life condition. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that begins in childhood, affecting the way people interact with others, communicate, learn and behave.
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Cognitive reappraisal is a psychological technique used to change the way we interpret and respond to situations or thoughts. Through this tool, we seek to modify the perspective we have on an event, allowing us to better manage our emotions and reduce the negative impact of certain thoughts.
If you want to know more, you can read this document.
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Are you or someone you know having these symptoms: Thinking negatively about the future, always thinking the worst case scenario, having palpitations or sweaty palms, thoughts that cannot be “controlled”. you might be anxious, please keep reading for more information.
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In the process of migration, we face emotional challenges that can overwhelm us. It’s important to recognize that these feelings are normal and a natural part of migration grief. We must, however, be alert if emotions of sadness, anger, anxiety or hopelessness persist and make it difficult to live our daily lives.
If you want to know more, you can read this document.