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» Tips To Keep Children Safe Online
The chances of being harassed or sexually solicited online increases when young people interact with others via instant messaging and chat rooms. These forums may encourage impulsive and risk-taking behavior. The July 2008 issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter describes several risky electronic arenas and offers tips to help keep kids safe.

» Play It Safe On Playground

Each year, approximately 15 children die from injuries involving playground equipment, and more than 200,000 are treated in emergency rooms. Falls account for 80 percent of playground injuries; however, most playground fatalities are caused by strangulation which tend to occur in a family’s yard, not on public property.

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» Someone in Your Life Probably Has a Personality Disorder

It might be your spouse, your parent, your co-worker...even your child. Chances are, someone with a significant role in your life has a personality disorder. Dr Carver’s new guide to personality disorders in relationships puts the reality in plain English; more than just a list of diagnostic criteria, this explanation describes what it’s really like and offers tips for victims.

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» More Help For People With Dementia

Health Minister Ivan Lewis outlined proposals to improve the quality of dementia care and provide more help for people with dementia, as he launched a consultation on the first ever National Dementia Strategy.

The full Strategy, to be launched in the Autumn, will have three main aims:

- to increase awareness of dementia and remove the stigma associated with it

- ensure early diagnosis and intervention

- improve the quality of care that people with dementia receive

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