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WHO Prioritises Mental Health To Help Children with Obesity

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a fresh set of guidelines for treating obesity in children, including no surgery or weight-loss devices. The guidelines also highlight how care for obese children must be administered, particularly regarding mental health challenges

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NIMHANS Study Explores Role of Childhood Trauma in Psychiatric Disorders

A NIMHANS study has recently found that temperamental traits and negative childhood experiences may cause psychiatric vulnerability, leading to disorders in adults. The researchers examined four broad dimensions of adult temperament along with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The research found

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Indian School Council(CISCE) To Conduct Nationwide Mental Health Program

Disclaimer: The following article may contain words and themes that are emotionally sensitive and can be triggering. Please read with caution. This material is for awareness purposes only. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will conduct a

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What Are Exercise Snacks? How Short Workouts May Support Mental Health 

Have you ever wondered if small bouts of physical activity would have any impact on your physical and mental well-being? Focusing on your full-length training can sometimes be challenging, especially for people with very tight schedules or who lead a

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How Early Menstruation Affects Girls’ Mental Health

For some girls, menstruation comes at an age when they are not generally prepared for it. This often makes people wonder why such a concept of early menstruation occurs for some girls. Menstruation is a regular and natural occurrence in

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BRICS Summit selects NIMHANS as Mental Health CoE

The 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi has selected the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, as the Centre for Excellence (CoE) for Mental Health. The decision was taken during the BRICS summit held from

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Teens Are More Open About Mental Health, but Still Struggling

Many teens are no longer afraid to keep their mental health completely hidden. The topics of anxiety, stress, loneliness, burnout and therapy are mentioned more frequently. These are regularly being talked about in schools, among families, social networks, and pop

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10 Ways to Become More Mentally Flexible and Adapt to Change

In the rapidly developing world, we must be able to adapt to our new environment at the earliest. It is not just about the outer world but also about us within. Our life rarely unfolds as we expect. Plans change, relationships

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Patna University Prioritises Mental Health in Online Teacher Training

Disclaimer: The following article may contain words and themes that are emotionally sensitive and can be triggering. Please read with caution. This material is for educational and awareness purposes only.  Mental Health in Higher Education gets a spotlight in Patna

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Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Psychiatric Disorders: What Research Shows

Everything that performs a function requires energy. From the devices used in everyday life and the complex systems that sustain the human body. The brain is particularly demanding of energy. The adult brain consumes approximately 20% of the body’s energy, while