Author: Lauren Alex O'Hagan, Research Fellow, School of Languages and Applied Linguistics, The Open University

What suicidal teens say matters most to them

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Why would a suicidal teenager choose to live? It’s not the kind of question most of us ever want to ask. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds worldwide. Much of the research and media coverage still focuses on why teens might want to die. Far less often do we […]

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The curious history of cannabis as a health product

Lauren Alex O'Hagan, Research Fellow, School of Languages and Applied Linguistics, The Open UniversityLeave a Comment on The curious history of cannabis as a health product

The cannabis-derived product CBD has been hailed “the wonder drug of our age”, offering potential health benefits without the high. From juices and coffee to truffles and ice cream, CBD products have flooded the market for consumers looking for an answer to health problems from anxiety to insomnia. But with CBD products in the UK […]

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