Mental Health
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5 ways to deal with separation in your marriage
People | Jan 19, 2022, 01:54 PM ISTFrom taking care of your physical and mental health to finding the right support system for your emotional needs, here are some tips that may come in handy if you are facing separation in marriage.
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How to look after your mental health if you’re at home & COVID-19 positive
Health | Jan 19, 2022, 10:31 AM ISTThe last few years have been challenging and exhausting for many. People with mental illnesses, and other chronic conditions, have had to adapt their normal management strategies to cope, shifting care and some forms of therapy online. Recovery from, and management of, mental illness often involves activities like exercise, positive social engagement and therapy – all of which may be limited due to COVID restrictions, financial constraints and staff shortages.
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Sudden shoot in BP can lead to haemorrhage: Know how controlling your BP can help brain health
Health | Jan 17, 2022, 01:12 PM ISTThe sudden surge in BP in a hypertensive patient can lead to hemorrhagic strokes which are secondary to rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. Both systolic and diastolic hypertension contribute to risk; the higher your pressure, the higher your risk.
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TV show Anupamaa hailed by netizens for showcasing mental health issues with sensitivity
TV | Jan 10, 2022, 03:02 PM ISTOne of the characters in Anupamaa is seen having panic attacks and takes medication for treating depression. Netizens hailed the show makers for dealing with the issue of mental health sensitivity.
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Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal wedding: Psychological impact their marriage hype had on public
Health | Dec 09, 2021, 09:17 PM ISTIn conclusion, big fat Indian weddings are spectacles even on their own and when you throw in a celebrity couple in the mix, things certainly do get scaled up further. Hence the latest Vicky-Katrina wedding was also no different. The curiosity around this high-profile couple resulted in an event that was truly over-the-top.
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UAE is first country to have 4.5-day work week, how it's a boon for mental health of professionals
Health | Dec 08, 2021, 12:26 PM ISTWith the Covid-19 pandemic, mental issues have surged among employees as they try to adapt to the changing routines and work practices. Here's how flexible working hours and work-from-home options can be a boon for the mental health of working professionals.
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Mental health problems at the workplace
Health | Nov 25, 2021, 09:11 AM ISTExternal stigma often involves negative opinions, judgements, comments, and assumptions made by others; internal stigma can take place when the person affected by mental illness internalises these negative messages.
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Why and How social isolation can impact your mental health?
Health | Nov 02, 2021, 12:40 PM ISTSocial isolation and loneliness seem to fall into the same continuum. Loneliness can lead to isolation as well. Both have an impact on the individuals. This in turn can act as a precursor for a lot of mental health concerns which most often goes unnoticed.
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A simple blood test may spot early signs of dementia
Health | Oct 13, 2021, 12:36 PM ISTThrough extensive studies in humans, mice and cell cultures, the researchers identified three microRNAs whose levels were associated with mental performance.
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Why it's important to take care of your mental health during pregnancy
Health | Oct 12, 2021, 03:01 PM ISTPregnancy is an extension of one's healthy wellbeing healthy in the head and healthy in the body. Emphasis should be on being healthy physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Let us take a step back and revisit the healthier way of improving mental health which directly affects the pregnancy progress.
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World Mental Health Day: Why it's critical to meet psychological needs of the young
Health | Oct 10, 2021, 06:49 PM ISTEducators need to be sensitised to the psychological needs of their students, be aware of the red flags, and work with parents to create a safe space for children, preteens, and adolescents to express themselves.
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Children and Mental Health: How to know if your child is going through some mental health issues?
Health | Oct 08, 2021, 03:14 PM ISTIdentifying and educating people about mental health during their childhood helps to deal with adversities and changes in behaviour effectively and emerge as well adjusted, adapted fully grown adult.
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Allergies including asthma and hay fever not linked to mental health
Health | Oct 06, 2021, 10:11 PM ISTCommon mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression are some of the largest contributors to the global burden of disease and the prevalence of these and allergic disease has been increasing for some time.
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How can teachers cope with virtual fatigue: 10 expert tips
People | Sep 21, 2021, 11:42 PM ISTFrom checking homework to correcting assignments, the entire gamut of teacher's work has moved online. Here are 10 simple tips to deal with virtual fatigue.
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Sidhartha Mallya's memoir on mental health to be released on Oct 21
Celebrities | Sep 21, 2021, 11:21 PM ISTIn his memoir 'If I Am Being Honest', Sidhartha Mallya opens up about struggling with depression, living with OCD, the effects of his parents' divorce, why he quit drinking and also what helped him face and overcome his challenges.
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Lucknow: Lump of hair weighing around 2kg removed from teenager's stomach
India | Sep 04, 2021, 07:04 AM ISTThe complete treatment could only be done through psychological counseling, said the Director of Balrampur Hospital Dr Ravindra Kumar.
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Reopening Tamil Nadu schools, colleges to focus on students' mental health
Education | Aug 31, 2021, 06:04 PM ISTTamil Nadu to put the main focus on emotional and mental health as schools for higher classes and colleges reopening.
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How alternative forms of therapy are helping people?
Health | Aug 05, 2021, 03:52 PM ISTThere are over thousands of alternative therapies practiced all over the world and each has its specific benefits and methodology. Have a look at some of the deep-rooted and longtime benefits of alternative therapy that will help you in acquiring a different perspective on how you perceive healthcare.
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Ahead of the threat of Covid Third wave, address anxiety in children
Health | Jul 18, 2021, 02:13 PM ISTWhile Covid has affected all age groups and sections in society, children are probably the worst affected and most ignored. The situation may have caused immense stress on a child, leading to fear, anxiety, sleep disturbance, mood disturbance and behavioural issues.
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History of drug dependence links to negative mental health outcomes: Study
News | Jul 15, 2021, 07:20 AM ISTA new study found that people with a history of drug dependence are much less likely to have flourishing mental health and are more likely to have mental illness.