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CYBER BULLYING AND MENTAL HEALTH

UNICEF defines Cyberbullying as bullying with the use of technology. It is a repeated behavior aiming at scaring, angering, or shaming the target and can occur on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms, and mobile phones as well. Cyberbullying cases are increasing at an alarming rate all over the world especially because almost everything is […]

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Life with Autism

Imagine a day in life when everything seems so hazy, meeting people becomesso weird that when they joke around you, and there are you, unable to make it out what itmeans and everything becomes so slow and dumb. Unfortunately, it happens withpeople who are diagnosed with Autism. definitely, life is not easy with autism, saysthe […]

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DISPEL TABOOS ON MENTAL HEALTH: MADRAS HIGH COURT

WHO stated that India is the most depressed country with 90 million Indians suffering from mental health illnesses. Madras HC judges expressed concern over this issue and directed the government to establish more mental health institutions in the country. Madras High Court says it is the duty of the center as well as state government […]

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Students dying of suicide due to pressure of NEET Exam

The National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET) is an entrance examination for all medical aspirants who wish to pursue courses related to the medical field like MBBS, BDS, etc. However, this year Tamil Nadu launched the Anti-NEET bill stating that this year it will not be the admission criteria to medical courses rather will be […]

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COVID-19 AND MENTAL HEALTH : LANCET STUDY

A study published in the journal Lancet Regional Health-Americas reported that 42 percent of the total participants in the study were the victim of mild psychological distress and 10 percent of people were undergoing moderate to severe psychological distress. According to WHO, the current index for mental illness in India is 2443 Disability-adjusted life years – DALY per 100, […]

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DANCE AND MOVEMENT THERAPY: A CATALYST IN MENTAL WELL-BEING

If you only set people in motion they’re going to heal themselves -Gabrielle Roth A study conducted by the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic (STARC) based in Detroit, Michigan on exploring the dance and movement therapies to help address mental trauma among the refugees. The study shows positive results as dance and body movement […]

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“Y-BREAK” AT WORKPLACE

Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai, Minister of State for Ayush and Woman and Child Development requested people of our country to adopt a “Y-BREAK” to reduce stress and improves our productivity at the workplace. “Y-BREAK” stands for Yoga Break for few minutes at the workplace to release stress and improves concentration level. A webinar organized on the […]

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SMART WATCHES AND MENTAL HEALTH

Technology has changed the world and made our life so much easier. Smartwatches have made monitoring heart rate tracking, physical activity, and health tracking right on our hands. They provide us quick access to notifications, we never miss our calls, navigation, emergency calls, and an extremely valuable tool for fitness. It has become a necessity […]

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WHO REPORT ON DEMENTIA

“People with dementia should be involved in all stages to create a Positive dementia society.”(1) -Berrie Holtzhausen, Namibia WHO published a report named “Global Status Report on the general public Health Response to Dementia”.(1) The report highlighted the challenges that people suffering from dementia encountered in all spheres of their lives whether personal or professional. […]

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Supreme Court Taking Initiative Towards Women in Mental Health Institutions

The Supreme Court has heard the plea of women facing issues while seeking rehabilitation or vaccination of patients in mental health institutes. The court has decided that the central government will address all the issues together with the state government to carry out monthly monitoring of progress. This initiative of filing the complaint was taken […]

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