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school based counseling guidelines
school based counseling guidelines The provision of school-based counselling School-based counselling is a way of providing guidance to adolescents on matters that concern them. The specific issues you may need to cover will vary from one adolescent to another. The following are some general principles and guidelines that you can follow: • Listen. Allow time to listen to the young […]
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The impact of disasters on communities
Disasters Disasters are events where groups of people are affected by a life-threatening situation. Disasters can be man-made, such as building collapses and war, or natural, such as earthquakes and landslides. The impact of disasters is greatest on communities in developing countries because they generally have few reserves and resources to begin with. Also, many developing countries have […]
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Children involved in war
Children involved in war The stress of conflict can be a cause of great stress to a child. Children are often the worst victims of war, not only because they may lose their parents and families but also because they may be used as agents of war. Child soldiers may not only face severe physical injuries and death, […]
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Meet basic needs for refugees
Meet basic needs first Providing safety and basic needs such as water and food are the most important interventions to support the mental health of refugees and those living in war zones. As time passes, it is important for people to lead as much of a normal life as possible. Assigning responsibilities and specific roles to individuals […]
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Refugee Information
Refugee Information Thousands of people are displaced from their homes as they attempt to flee war, persecution or famine. We call them refugees: people who have been forced to leave their homes in an attempt to save their own lives. Wars and terrorism, riots and civil unrest are tragically evident in many regions of the world. As technology advances, so […]
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Why is violence against women a health issue?
Why is violence against women a health issue? Violence against women is common. In some places one in three women are beaten by their husband. Violence occurs in all classes of society. It severely damages a woman’s health. In the most extreme situations it can cause her death. Many victims seek help for the various health problems […]
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The woman who is being beaten or abused by her partner
The woman who is being beaten or abused by her partner Domestic violence is when one person in a family is violent towards another. Because the vast majority of victims are women, this section mainly deals with the specific issue of women being beaten by their male partner. The term ‘male partner’ includes both husbands as well […]
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Symptoms of Pathological Gambling
Pathological gambling and health Symptoms of Pathological Gambling Pathological gambling can affect health in many ways: • Work is affected because a person has irregular hours and may sleep less because some gambling activities take place late at night. • Because the gambler cannot think of anything other than gambling, she can become irritable, suffer poor […]
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How does gambling become a habit?
How does gambling become a habit? Gambling is when a person bets money on a game where the key to winning is mainly based on chance. Gambling occurs all over the world, even though it is illegal in many societies. Common examples of gambling including betting money on horse races, card games, sports, lotteries and […]
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The Dangers of Tobacco Use
Why tobacco use is dangerous The Dangers of Tobacco Use Tobacco is an important cause of early death. Despite the enormous health damage, tobacco companies are aggressively marketing cigarettes, especially in developing countries. Women and youths are especially targeted; it is no surprise that, in many societies, the use of tobacco is rising the fastest in these groups. The […]
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