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Research

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

Awareness

Is Mental Illness a Myth?

“Science must begin with myths, and with the criticism of myths” Karl R. Popper Many professionals believe that mental illness does not exist. In addition, it is a notion that belongs in literature, mythologies, and religion; and according to Szasz

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Dissociative Disorders: on overview

Dissociative disorders are indicative of dissociation and a lack of continuity in the normal amalgamation of consciousness, identity, memory, body representation, perception, emotion, behaviour and motor control. Dissociative symptoms carry the potential to disrupt almost every aspect of psychological functioning.

Education

Counselling in Schools: Who? What? Why?

A student from Grade 2 is observed to be sitting alone during lunchtime by a compassionate teacher, the fifth day in a row. When she addresses this young boy, he starts crying and shares that all his classmates tease him.

Education

Mindfulness and Resilience

The words “mindfulness” and “(tranquillity) meditation” are often used interchangeably. In essence, tranquillity meditation means “focusing continuously on the body,” i.e., not pursuing our usual thoughts and not relating to the external world. It primarily emphasizes sustained attention to the

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Accepting Death in Old age the inevitable truth

Do we plan our death as we plan our future? How many of us raise the topic of death at the dinner table? The harsh reality is we fear death and thus dread to talk about it. Death and dying

Awareness

Media Destigmatizing Mental Illness

Web Series Breathe: Into the Shadows, brings light on showcasing Dissociative Identity Disorder Breathe: Into the shadows, a recent Indian web series has stirred up a lot of review and discussion. No doubt, the quality of Indian web shows and

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Defining spirituality In our life

The value of spirituality in our life is incredible because it concentrates on the development of spiritual health and wellbeing. The reality is that spirituality develops spiritual values. It is just like a seed which provides wonderful possibility to grow.

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The Language of Suicide

Have you ever noticed how while conversing about suicide, people are at loss of words, often unaware about the appropriate ways to initiate the topic or simply engage in it mindlessly, using vocabulary which disregards the cause? Due to the

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A Skin next to your skin

The expectant mother experiences an upsurge of excitation when the fetus first kicks inside her tummy. That’s the first contact between the unborn and its container. The grasp of a baby communicates trust. Hugs are the best way to transfer