Mental health

The World Health Organization defines mental health as ‘a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community’. Mental health problems have really increased in the recent past with cases of conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, stress and other conditions along with a lack of healthcare facilities to deal with them which results in horrifying consequence including suicides. Nowadays, there’s a widespread movement to study the reason for mental health-related issues and also remove the stigma attached to them.

Signs you are living with a chronic complainer

Some people cannot be happy, no matter what.
Joining the puzzle pieces of emotional abuse

Understanding the abuse you are going through is like putting puzzle pieces together to understand the complete picture.
High-fat diet in pregnancy can lead to anxiety and depression in kids

Giving your kids healthy food can't reverse the effects of a high fat diet during pregnancy warns this study!
World Chess Day: Tania Sachdev explains how you can get better at this mind-sharpening game

These tips can make your kid a master at chess!
Absence of a father has adverse physical and behavioural consequences on boys

Death had the largest association and the effects were greater for boys than girls.
Depression affects men and women differently

Both the sexes respond to the trigger differently, suffer differently.
10 ways to care for a loved one with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Find out how you can heal them through your unconditional support.
How to help your toddler come to terms with death in the family

Dealing with death can be too much for a toddler. Here's how you can help.
Doctors in Chennai remove blade, stick from a mentally ill man's body

He was treated free of cost under Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme.
Persistent mental stress ups death risk in heart disease patients

People with persistent mental distress, including depression and anxiety, were nearly four times as likely to have died of cardiovascular disease.
4 ways lack of sleep or sleep deprivation affects the brain

Here's why your brain needs its daily dose of eight hours of sleep without fail!
Even moderate consumption of alcohol can risk your mental health

Who says only heavy drinking effects your brain?
Reading books to kids gives their brain a boost

Engaging with children while reading books to them gives their brain a cognitive boost.
5 ways chanting Om fills you with positivity and peace

Chanting Om offers more than just spiritual benefits. Achieve a sense of wellbeing and good health with these chants.
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People who check their Facebook profile all the time are likely to be more sad and unhealthy than those who use it sporadically.
Are you a millennial? You need to know about the millennial burnout syndrome and its symptoms

Millennial burnout syndrome can have dangerous effects on your mental and physical health.
Instagram worst social network for mental health, says study, #StatusofMind

Of the five social platforms studied Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube Instagram was found to be the most detrimental to a youth's mental health.
Here's why girls should never take pills to shed weight

Diet pills are unsafe for all ages but especially for teenagers due to the presence of toxic chemicals in the supplements.
What to do when your kids starts stealing? (age 4-6)

Has your child started stealing? Here's how you can help your child correct the bad habit.
Real life couples share how they make co-parenting work after divorce

Here are tips from real life people who are co-parenting that can help you.