KNOWLEDGE OF SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF MUMBAI CITY REGARDING PREVENTION OF SUICIDE AMONG ADOLESCENTS

KNOWLEDGE OF SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF MUMBAI CITY REGARDING PREVENTION OF SUICIDE AMONG ADOLESCENTS

Adolescence is a period of turmoil, if not dealt with it effectively.The perplexity which adolescents face could compel them to resort to such an act which could be harmful.The academic failure, loss of loved ones during the period of adolescence can affect them seriously.They may turn to the decision of ending their lives by deliberate self-harm (

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Thymol polymeric nanoparticle synthesis and its effects on the toxicity of high glucose on OEC cells: involvement of growth factors and integrin-linked kinase

Elahe Karimi,1,2 Shahryar Abbasi,1,3 Naser Abbasi2,41Department of Chemistry, Ilam Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ilam, Iran; 2Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran; 3Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran; 4Department of Pharmacology, Medica

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Effectiveness of an Education Program to Reduce Negative Attitudes Toward Persons With Mental Illness Using Online Media

The purpose of this study was to develop an educational program to reduce negative attitudes toward persons with mental illness (PMIs) using online media and to test its effectiveness.Methods: A nonequivalent control Pentair IntelliTouch Parts group with a pre-posttest was employed in this study.A total of 143 lay people were enrolled.The study var

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