Paracosm – A less reflected take on “Atrangi Re”
Which translates to “funnily weird” on Wikipedia. But, what about that silent and possibly uncomfortable talk about the mental health of the protagonist?
Mental Health
Articles that talk directly about mental health (depression, suicides, etc.) are part of this sub-category
The Mood – Food Relationship
But the more I sought comfort in pizza, momos, noodles, or ice-creams, the more I found my mental health deteriorating.
Students, Stress and Rising cases of Suicide
The pressure from parents, the pressure of rising competition, the pressure of getting a job all lead to high stress in students if not taken care of, this stress starts raising many health problems like anxiety issues, depression etc. and even result in suicide.
The My Wellness & COVID-19 Survey
The impact of disease outbreaks on mental health is rarely examined and remains outside the traditional biological paradigm of epidemic response.
Power of spirituality is underrated
There is this saying that goes – we don’t choose spirituality, spirituality chooses us. Have you ever wondered why some people are spiritual and some not? The answer is beyond the understanding of our enchanted mind. The meaning of spirituality has expanded and developed over time, leaving a lifetime expression. Spirituality is not a mere…
Wasted opportunity: Reflecting on the media’s response to SSR’s death
SSR’s untimely passing provided an opportunity for the country to have a serious discussion on what mental illness looks like and feels like.
Demystifying mental health and mental illness
Often people think that it is humiliating to go for a mental checkup as they might be called a mental patient. People feel ashamed, but they shouldn’t.
Rising pressure and anxieties among Indian students
In our society failure is not seen as an opportunity to learn but indicates a child’s inability at performing a particular activity. This creates an irrational belief that even the slightest failure means being unsuccessful in life.
Mental health: Are we dealing with stigma virtuously?
An environment which supports and respects the integrity of a person to support and provide basic fundamental rights is a must for improving mental health. Self-help approach is effective in coping up with adverse mental illness.
Fibromyalgia is not curable; only manageable
12th May is every year commemorated as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, and May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month worldwide.
Self-love during COVID: A 29-point guide
Self-love in times of extreme physical distancing is a must for our mental health and overall wellness. Don’t fall into the trap of believing that self-care or self-love is being selfish. It is not. In fact, in a situation like this, it is the best you can do for yourself and others.
We all need a Self-Care plan for the lock down
As we all struggle through the lockdown/curfew and various other COVID-19 restrictions, it has become essential that we follow some practical and useful advice from reliable sources about our mental health too. To begin with, this loss of routine and control is annoying and can set in anxiety and sometimes depression. We must thus focus…
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