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AI in Therapy: Complement or Competition for Human Counselors?

Are you frustrated over a small issue at 2:00 AM? And do you want to talk about it with a therapist immediately? AI chatbots come to the rescue for in-the-moment mental health support.  Global Mental Health at a Glance A

Health

The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Health and Well-being

Quality sleep is crucial for maintaining overall health—physical, mental, and emotional. Without sufficient sleep, we may experience effects the following day, such as decreased energy levels needed to function optimally. A healthy adult typically needs 6-8 hours of sleep each

Health Motivation

Neuroscience of Motivation: How Orexin Neurons Drive Voluntary Exercise and Resist Temptation

Voluntary exercise offers various benefits for both physical and mental health. However, sticking to a consistent workout routine can be a challenge, especially when faced with temptations like comfort food or relaxing activities. What drives us to push through these

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Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Addiction is a complicated mental health issue. Getting succumbed to drug and alcohol addiction is never a sign of weakness or even immorality. Some people have certain genetic or personality traits which make them prone to addiction. However, it is

Awareness

Understanding The Stigma That Surrounds Mental Health

– A middle-aged woman revealed she hasn’t even told her husband that she has intrusive​​ thoughts that their son will die because he once called her “crazy”. The father of a 19-year-old with Body Dysmorphic Disorder expressed how he feels

Parenting

Long-Term Effects of Childhood Neglect on Adult Mental Health

Childhood is a crucial time when emotional, psychological, and social well-being is shaped for the future. Many challenges can affect a child’s development, and one of the most harmful forms of abuse is neglect. Unlike physical abuse, which often leaves

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Chronic Health Conditions and Their Connection to Agricultural Chemicals

Chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides are widely used in modern agriculture to boost crop yields and control pests. These chemicals play an important part in farming. According to Statista, global pesticide consumption will rise to 4.41 million metric tons

Life Style

The Acceptance Stage of Grief

Have you ever wondered if you’ve gotten over a loss or a traumatic incident? Have you accepted everything and made peace with it? How do you know if you’ve accepted and are all set to move on? Read on to

Health

Understanding Bingeing and Purging: Causes, Effects, and Treatment

Bingeing and purging are usually associated with eating disorders, particularly bulimia nervosa. These behaviours can have intense physical, emotional, and psychological consequences; it is, therefore, important to understand them to help create awareness and empathy as well as treatment approaches.

Awareness

Porn Addiction and Desensitisation to Victims

Since 2015, India has blocked over 800 pornographic sites (BBC News, 2015). However, the bigger question is whether this helped reduce traffic to adult sites. Not really a surprising answer but, no. India ranked as the third largest porn-consuming country