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Let’s Talk: Preventing Suicide and Supporting Mental Health in The Bahamas By Kirk Christie, Consultant Psychiatrist
Suicide is a global issue that touches people from all walks of life, and it’s more common than we might think. With over 700,000 lives...
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Apr 24 min read
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Protecting Our Paradise: The Dangers of Littering on Verges in The Bahamas By Dr. Kirk Christie
The Bahamas is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant ecosystems. However, an alarming issue...
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Mar 254 min read
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Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Preventing Suicide By Dr. Kirk Christie, Consultant Psychiatrist
Suicide remains a major global public health crisis, claiming over 700,000 lives each year, according to the latest data from the World...
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Mar 255 min read
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Navigating the Yuletide Season: A Scientific Approach to Mental and Physical Well-Being by Dr. Kirk Christie
The yuletide season, filled with celebrations, family gatherings, and a flurry of social events, can be a time of joy for many. However,...
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Dec 10, 20246 min read
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World Mental Health Day: "Mental Health in The Workplace"
written by Dr. Kirk Christie, Consultant Psychiatrist, The Discovery Clinic, Sandyport October 10th, 2024, marks World Mental Health Day...
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Oct 9, 20246 min read
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World Drug Day 2024: The Evidence is Clear, Invest in Prevention
Written by Dr. Kirk Christie, Psychiatrist and Addiction Specialist, The Discovery Clinic On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, the world will...
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Jun 26, 20243 min read
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Unveiling the Hidden Danger: The Rise of Illegal Fentanyl Use in The Bahamas
In The Bahamas, we've witnessed approximately ten fentanyl-related deaths since 2016, with two fatalities reported in the early months of...
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Mar 10, 20242 min read
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Suicide and Suicide Prevention
Suicide: “ an act with a fatal outcome, that is deliberately initiated and performed by the person in the knowledge or expectation of its...
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Sep 13, 20233 min read
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Facts about Illegal/illicit Fentanyl
What is illegal fentanyl? · Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid made in a chemical lab, that is 50 to 100 times more powerful than...
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Sep 3, 20233 min read
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Navigating The Holiday Season
A FEW TIPS TO EFFECTIVELY NAVIGATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON 1. Examine and decide on which social events you will attend early. Don’t...
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Dec 20, 20224 min read
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Mar 18, 20220 min read
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Feb 22, 20220 min read
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Oct 19, 20210 min read
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Mar 16, 20210 min read
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Men's Mental Health Check-In- Webinar
Do copy and follow the link below, in your web browser for webinar. https://youtu.be/jOGRI4zvuDY
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Nov 25, 20201 min read
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Depression
What is Depression ? Depression is a mood disorder involving disturbances in one’s mood, concentration, activity level, interest,...
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Nov 8, 20205 min read
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Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)
Of significance, there are more deaths, illness and disabilities due to alcohol and drug use than any other preventable health condition....
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Oct 18, 20207 min read
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Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders are the most common psychiatric disorders for both children and adults We have all felt anxious at times, that is,...
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Oct 16, 20205 min read
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Common Types of Abuse In The Home
Definition of Abuse Abuse is simply defined as the improper use of an adult relationship or misuse of an intimate relationship (persons...
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Aug 19, 20204 min read
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Stress Management Tips to Help You Cope during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Stress Management Tips Find connectedness to family and friends as you quarantine at home by using telephone conferences skype and...
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Mar 31, 20203 min read
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