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Pathological Demand Avoidance: Signs, causes and treatment

Stressing over major responsibilities like exams, deadlines and interviews is considered a normal human response. However, feeling anxious over wearing clothes and eating dinner is not a normal human response. For individuals with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA),  even ordinary expectations can

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Behind the Strong Face: Why Men Fear Counselling and Suppress Emotions

A man sits in his car after work, staring at his phone for several minutes. He wants to book a counselling appointment, but instead he locks the screen and drives home silently. Nothing is visible in his life. He goes

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Kerala’s ‘Amma Manasu’ Gains Global Recognition for Maternal Mental Healthcare Model

Kerala’s “Amma Manasu” programme has gained global attention after the World Economic Forum (WEF) recognised it as a model for integrating maternal mental healthcare into routine pregnancy services. The initiative is now being viewed as a significant example of how community-based healthcare

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Dehradun’s Silent Mental Health Crisis: Long Waits, High Costs Leave Thousands Without Support

There is a silent medical emergency taking place in Dehradun, with thousands of people silently suffering from psychological support shortages. In a recent reality check, it has been found that although the number of cases where anxiety, depression and distress

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The Psychology Behind the Gut-Brain Connection

Have you ever wondered, whenever your stomach is upset, how instantly your mood and emotions change? Or whenever you feel anxious, there is a subtle manifestation of it in your stomach. This happens because the gut and the brain have

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The Hidden Costs of Motherhood: Experts Demand Equal Maternity Care Across India

India has almost 25 million births per year, and maternal health is a rapidly evolving conversation. Now it’s not only about survival, but it’s also about having a healthy, dignified future for mamas and the baby. Leading healthcare professionals, policymakers

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Chasing Perfection: The Hidden Psychological Cost of Academic Perfectionism

Academic excellence has developed to be one of the most celebrated triumphs in society. Students are expected to consistently achieve high grades, outperform their peers and secure competitive opportunities. Students must excel in every domain, everywhere. Rankers are celebrated, while the

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Healing Attachment Wounds in Marriage: Building Emotional Safety and Connection

Imagine sitting on your sofa next to your spouse. You’re only inches away from one another, but it might as well be miles. Suddenly, you feel lonely. Maybe you start criticising your partner for being “lazy” or “emotionally unavailable”. Your

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Dance as Medicine: How Dance Movement Therapy Helps Reduce Stress Naturally

In contemporary times, stress has become a part of everyone’s life. Every individual today experiences stress in one way or another. The aspects/ experiences that tend to give stress are known as ‘Stressors’. It is also essential to consider that

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Centre Launches RBSK 2.0: Integrating Mental Health and NCD Screening for Children

The Union Health Ministry initiated RBSK 2.0 in May 2026, marking a significant shift in India’s pediatric healthcare approach. This new edition of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram greatly broadens the scope of the original program. This primarily targeted the