When we gamble, our brain releases a chemical called ‘dopamine’. When dopamine is released from an activity, we crave that activity more and more. This is how the addiction starts.
The gambling sector is one of the only industries within the UK to grow exponentially during the recession. Gambling problems are more prevalent than people often realise.
Intentions are what the person intends to do having had thoughts on ending their life. Intentions often sounds like:
An unhelpful coping strategy is something that may relieve the stress in the short-term, but make it worse in the long-term.
Examples include:
Preparations include:
Protective factors lessen the risk of an individual carrying out their suicidal thoughts. Protective factors include:
In the UK, modern culture is negatively influencing our mental health more than past cultures have.
This school of thought suggests that unless these factors are tackled, mental health problems will continue to rise.
In the UK, modern culture is negatively influencing our mental health more than past cultures have.
This school of thought suggests that unless these factors are tackled, mental health problems will continue to rise.
