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September 15, 2010
Psychologist concerned about suicide trend

By KEVA LIGHTBOURNE
Guardian Senior Reporter
kdl@nasguard.com

A new trend is developing in The Bahamas where people are using suicide as a way out, noted psychologist Dr. David Allen toldThe Guardianyesterday.
"Our teenagers and children are in pain. They[teenagers]are at a very vulnerable stage in their lives.â They are in between being an adult and still being a child and so when they se...

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May 07, 2021
Sister lost to Dorian on Abaco vacation

NEARLY two years ago Rose Lubin travelled to Abaco to visit her family on a two-week trip but was never heard from again after Hurricane Dorian destroyed the community where she was believed to have stayed, a Coroner's Court heard yesterday.

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Who is The Graduate?
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June 13, 2016
Who is The Graduate?

Former Member of Parliament Pierre Dupuch exposes "The Graduate"

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April 26, 2019
Child Protection Committee host Children to "Fun Day"

Members of the Child Protection Committee recently hosted children from the various Children’s Homes operated by the Department of Social Services, Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development to a “Fun Day” as part of the activities observing April as Child Protection Month...

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April 02, 2020
Now is the time to get serious about mental health

Everyone is affected by events like Hurricane Dorian and COVD-19. Events this wide-reaching and devastating change our views, our beliefs, and our lives. While not everyone reacts in the same way, we are all impacted in some way whether it be physically, emotionally, financially, or spiritually...

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Declaration of death
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March 09, 2020
Declaration of death

For families of Grand Bahama's 22 missing storm victims, life is a daily struggle with unresolved grief, as unlike the families of the island's 11 confirmed storm deaths, they do not have bodies or remains to lay to rest. It is what psychologists call "ambiguous [...]
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December 21, 2023
Counselling Sessions Support Simpson Penn Centre for Boys

The choices made and circumstances faced by young men can lead to dysfunctional behavior, extreme tempers and, in some cases, their mandated residency at the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys. In its mission to rehabilitate, the correctional and residential facility aims to change the lives of its residents by instilling habits of courage, discipline and self-respect through various programs.

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October 10, 2023
What Does Depression Feel Like?

It’s common to feel turned upside down whenever something unexpected happens in our lives or because the state of the world is … well, not so great. When this occurs, we may often attribute our lingering sense of doom and dread to depression.

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September 21, 2023
30 complete training on how to deal with mentally ill inmates 

Thirty participants have completed behavioral health certifications offered by the American Correctional Association with the aim of better preparing officers and other personnel for the challenges they face when dealing with mentally ill inmates. The Bahamas Department of Corrections (BDOCS) has 149 mentally challenged inmates, according to prison officials. Minister of National Security Wayne Mu...

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September 01, 2023
New book tackles the critical issue of fatherlessness in Bahamian society

In his new book, author Andrew K. Coakley has chosen to take on a subject matter that can be described as daring and somewhat controversial – yet timely. Adopting the mindset of putting all the chips on the table, the book "How Daddy Issues Can Become God Issues" tackles the problem of fatherlessness, its cause, ...
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