Stress is a normal reaction to external pressures. It’s not always caused by negative thoughts or events – even positive life experiences, like welcoming a new baby or starting a new job, can be stressful. Stress affects our bodies, our thoughts and our feelings. When...
Know how to spot learning disabilities in your child and whom to reach out to
Learning difficulty in children is a serious condition and therefore requires early help from experts. Every brain works in a different way. In some children or even adults, the brain can’t process new information at the same rate. This may be due to genetic,...
5 Things You Need to Know to Prevent Suicidal Thoughts
#WSPD2020 – Working Together to Prevent SuicideIf anything in this article triggers any negative feeling or suicidal thoughts for you, please seek IMMEDIATE assistance from any suicide helpline or visit your nearest hospital emergency room.1. Understand what drives...
Stress at work & tips for managing it well
Stress is a biological response to challenge or demand that comes with any kind of change. Body or mind, either or both can react to a vast array of stimuli. We experience emotional or physical stress almost every day in our lives. Some have little effect while a few...
CODE “Non-Existent” – Why Medical Professionals Need a Mental Health Contingency Plan. FAST
Barely two months ago, I wrote an article mentioning a young lady from suburban Mumbai who had ended her life by jumping off the balcony. She left behind two children, no older than 6, who don’t yet know how to mourn and a husband in profound disbelief. Another precious life was lost last month in Bengaluru, almost the same way. I was told by those who knew them, that they were both fighting a pre-existing psychological condition. One more in Chennai just yesterday, sent a wave of commiseration and shock across the nation – the deceased this time was a medical student attending to COVID patients. This is but the tip of the iceberg. According to an article that appeared in The Print (April 2020), India’s COVID 19 lockdown has taken several hundred lives so far to death by suicide alone.
Taking Care of Mental Health During a Pandemic: Online Counselling
These days, you must be hearing a lot about online doctors. Ever wonder how online mental health counselling can help you cope with stress, anxiety or depression when you are under a lockdown during an ongoing pandemic? COVID-19 has its claws around our very lives....
Are you always worrying? It can be Anxiety disorder!
Anxiety is nothing but worrying, thinking too much or getting scared. It is our body’s natural response to some stressful situation. It’s a feeling of apprehension about what is about to come. All of us experience some anxiety in situations like going for an interview, first day of school/college, some loved one falling sick, getting hurt etc. Anxiety or stress during above situations is quiet normal and short-term. However, if your feelings of anxiety are lasting for as long as 6 months and are interfering with your daily life you may be suffering from anxiety disorder.
My Teen looks Depressed, What Should I Do?
Teen depression is a serious psychological problem that causes a persistent feeling of unhappiness and loss of interest in daily activities. It affects how your teenager feels, thinks and behaves. It can cause functional, emotional and physical issues. Although anybody can suffer from depression, symptoms are usually different between teens and adults.
To understand Autism, Step into their shoes
“Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social interaction, communication, restricted interests and repetitive behaviors, as well as by unique strengths and differences. Every single child with Autism does not share the same set of features and challenges with another autistic child. They are ‘unique’. The term ‘spectrum’ reflects the wide variation in challenges and strengths possessed by each person with autism. “
Most recent studies identified that Autism is caused by combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers. Autism can be identified as early as 18 months of age. By monitoring the child’s developmental pattern in the early years will help in identifying the disorder at the earliest. Early intervention plays a key role in treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Depression-Let’s Start Taking it Seriously!!
Depression is not just sadness. Assume that you are having a throbbing toothache; not able to eat, drink or sleep. Now, imagine you are not able to get relief from any medication and your friends and family completely ignore your silent plea for help. They come and tell you they’re pretty sure it’s not that bad. That’s exactly what depression feels like.