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Biases Surrounding Mental Health

   Biases are known to be ingrained in the human nature. Ironically, the bias starts reflecting in our approach to an individual's health, even if the sufferer is a loved one, as we give priority to physical health over mental health. Many of the biases regarding mental health are inbuilt or are passed on from one generation to another. Social media has a considerable role in propagating such biases. Without proper evidence, many crimes of violent nature, such as shootings, murders, etc., are often ascribed to mental disorders. As indicated by Jonathan M. Metzl, M.D., Ph.D., and Kenneth T. MacLeish, Ph.D., in a 2015 study published in the American Journal of Public Health, most of the mass shootings in America are attributed to mental illnesses, and are often considered the root cause of violence. The stereotype that "all persons with mental illness are violent" add fuel to the prevailing negative mindset against mental disorders. Another deep-rooted stigma regarding ment

A Good Tree Service Will Help You Conserve Trees

   With the presence of a huge number of different environmental organizations that are dedicated to conserving trees, it's easy for us to tell that trees are really a great concern. Trees don't only provide us the clean fresh air that we breathe but as well as the building materials, shelter, and herbal products that we need. If you have trees at home that you want to preserve, you can do so through the help of a good tree service. When rain happens abundantly, plants tend to grow excess leaves, which crowd them up. This in turn causes their chances of survival to decrease. In this case, a specific type of tree service referred to as tree trimming is needed. A tree trimming service is done in order to get rid of excess leaves by using a tree cutter. Aside from keeping trees alive, tree trimming services also help trees to look more beautiful. In addition, they also help enhance the growth of trees. In areas where there are huge plantations such as forests, tree trimming is don

Want Great Ideas About Personal Finance? Look Here!

 Money seems to be a hard thing to keep track of. One minute it is there, then the next minute, it is gone into oblivion. While money tends to be as slippery as a wet bar of soap, there are ways to keep track of it rather well. When it comes to keeping track of your personal finances there are numerous helpful ways to do so. This article discusses the ins and outs of keeping track of your money and allowing your personal finances some stability. Pack one suitcase inside of another. Almost every traveler comes home with more stuff than they left with. Whether souvenirs for friends and family or a shopping trip to take advantage of a good exchange rate, it can be difficult to get everything back home. Consider packing your belongings in a small suitcase, then put that suitcase into a larger one. This way you only pay for one bag on your trip out, and have the convenience of bringing two back when you return. If one has a hobby such as painting or woodcarving they can often turn that into