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Geriatric care A need of the hour?

If only things could have been different, but Alas…Mistreatment and abuse of the aged may be a major social drawback. Needless to say, with the biology of aging, the aged generally become physically frail. This frailty renders them dependent on

Education

Note to a Caregiver of a chronic disease

“My Journey as a caregiver to an IPF warrior”Death is unfathomable, especially when it strikes home. Time seems to stand still when your loved one is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness/chronic disease. You either push away the news being hopeful

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Caregiver First Aid: Become a better self advocate

The current pandemic has brought about a huge turmoil in the mental health domain. More such this pandemic has increased the levels of distress among caregivers. When a family member or loved one is going through an illness it is

Health

Role of attachment in Dissociation

“It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.”-Leon C. megginsonAn individual, be it an infant, child or an adult – seeks some consistency in life in terms of relationships,

Parenting

Children of parents with psychosis

It takes 5 minutes to clean up the spilled milk. But it takes much longer to clean up a broken spirit. Rebecca Eanes wrote this in her book and opened the door towards the poetical nature of parenting. “Parenting”, a

Positive

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

Therapy

Two approaches to treat Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness that centres on the inability to manage emotions effectively. The disorder occurs in the context of relationships: sometimes all relationships are affected, sometimes only one. It usually begins during early adulthood.

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Life of a Narcissist: Grandiosity or self inflation?

Narcissism is mainly defined as an inflated sense of self-esteem which can be understood in simple terms as somebody being deprived of love and affection in their childhood home environment which led them to low self-esteem and lack of empathy.

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NCERT Issues Guidelines for The Early Detection of Mental Health Issues in Students

The NCERT has released guidelines for schools, including the establishment of a mental health advisory council, the implementation of a school-based mental health program, and the guidance of professional staff to ensure the mental well-being of children and the involvement

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It’s Important to Consider the Caregiver’s Mental Health

What is the caregiver burden? Caregiver burden can be defined as the stress borne by caregivers, while trying to aid the needs of another person usually their loved one, neglecting their own emotional and physical health. Several studies conducted on