Under the pressure to live long
Life, in general, is taken for granted by a majority of people, to the extent of not cherishing it to its fullest. Disease, in general, and terminal illness in particular, sound like a fire alarm that warn us to look
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Understanding boredom in lockdown
On March 11th 2020, the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 as a pandemic, stressing that the novel coronavirus has engulfed many countries of the world posing a serious threat to mankind. Complete lockdown of all services, baring essential movement was
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Great Loss: The Demise of Prof. Avinash Kumar
Today, Professor Avinash Kumar, the Head of the Psychology Department at the University of Delhi, passed away from a heart attack. He had been heading the Department since April 2021. Professor Kumar completed his Ph.D. in 2008 and has been
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Mental illness will also receive the serious attention under insurance policies
The pandemic and lockdown shined a light on a subject that had previously been kept private. There has always been a significant stigma surrounding mental health and wellness. Times after the pandemic are very different. Today, mental illness is treated
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Procrastination can lead to poor mental health: Study
Procrastination is the voluntary delay of a course of action, whilst knowing it will cause further problems in the future. Young folks are more likely to engage in delaying behaviours. Procrastination usually occurs due to task aversion, which is how
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Predicament of the student community in a pandemic: Can positive psychology help?
Five months ago, students all across India were bustling about in their respective academic institutes, walking about in groups, their laughter, chatter and murmurs resounding in the corridors. They sat in classes, some genuinely interested, some pretending to listen and
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CBSE is Providing Counselling Facilities for Class X and XII
The counselling services offered by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in February earlier will begin from January in 2023. After a gap of two years, the board examinations for X and XII will take place through regular physical mode.
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NESTS organized workshop for EMRS faculties on mental wellness of tribal students
For the betterment of the mental and physical health of tribal students, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) organized a 4-day capacity building workshop for the teachers and principals of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). This was the
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Diabetes Can Cause Depression, Anxiety, and Sleep Disturbance
Diabetes, a chronic metabolic condition can often lead to anxiety and depression symptoms in a number of individuals. The quality of sleep and stress levels also bear significant impact as a result of the condition. Several lifestyle-related risk factors including
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BCCI must provide psychological support to Rishabh Pant: Abhinav Bindra
Rishabh Pant, Indian international cricketer was involved in an atrocious car accident on 30th December 2022 at Delhi Dehradun highway. The treatment for the player will take place in Mumbai at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute.Â