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• Why is depression more common in women?

  Depression is more common in women due to many reasons, including biological, environmental, social, and psychological factors. Explore these reasons and learn the importance of understanding and addressing the unique challenges women face.

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• Why do people self-harm?

  Self-harm is a complex and often misunderstood behaviour. For some people, self-harm is a way to cope with or express emotional distress, for other people it can feel like the only way to control difficult feelings or punish themselves.  

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• Why do individual placement and support services exist?

  Employment brings purpose, structure, and hope. Individual placement and support services help people move towards their goals by making work a key part of their recovery journey. 

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• Why do I hear voices in my head?

  There are many reasons why someone might hear voices, including: Stress, trauma, sleep deprivation, physical health conditions, mental health conditions like psychosis or schizophrenia.

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