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Awareness

Be a Peer: Become an Empowered and Responsible First Aider in Mental Health + (ve) Community

With emerging trends nowadays about ‘mental health’ and ‘mental health awareness’ has led to more and more people to talk about it on an open platform. Crowding on various social media platforms about a large chunk of information regarding mental

Technology

AI companions and Mental health: Can Virtual Companions reduce Loneliness?

You may have noted that AI companions are an intriguing yet complex phenomenon in this modern age. This event has caused various psychological effects on the human mind, both beneficial and detrimental. With the rapid advancement of AI systems, including

Awareness

Why Mental Health Myths Persist Despite Scientific Evidence 

Consider 19-year-old Alex, who lives in a tiny rural hamlet and struggles with depression. Because they think his ailments are the result of a “spiritual weakness” that calls for prayer rather than therapy, his family refrains from obtaining medical help.

Research

The Study for Evaluation of the Dichotomous link between Creativity and Mental Health

Two essential factors propelling the sustainable growth of human society are creativity and mental wellness. Given the ongoing global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical to address the growing risks to people’s mental health and creativity. As per

Awareness

Are We Oversaturating Mental Health Discussions?

In recent years, increased awareness around mental health has led to greater openness in discussing personal struggles. Conversations about anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions have gained significant traction, fostering a more mature approach to disclosure. Schools, workplaces, and

Awareness Therapy

Is it possible to treat people with Substance Use Disorders using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? 

Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) can be defined as “a cluster of cognitive, behavioural and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues using the substance despite significant substance-related problems” (APA, 2013). It can arise from a maladaptive pattern of behaviours and

Health

Sleeping well can fortify your Mental Resilience

As much as we want to cruise through our life and make most of our time, challenges are an inevitable part of the adventure. Handling the curve balls thrown by life without crumbling from the pressure can be a harrowing

Industrial

Do Mental Health Apps really Work? 

Envision feeling overburdened and nervous after a long day of balancing work, family obligations,  and personal stress. Then you open an app on your phone in with the expectation that it will offer the help that you require. But can

Research

Rejuvenating Brain Neurons: A Breakthrough in Neuroplasticity and Mental Health

Recent research at the University of Barcelona ensures the rejuvenating capacity of neuronal cells through a controlled cellular reprogramming cycle. The experts behind this research are Daniel del Toro, Sofía Zaballa, and Albert Giralt. Their study in mice is promising

Awareness

Men’s Mental Health and Why we need to talk about it

The tragic suicide of Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old techie, has shocked the country (Pandey, 2024). Not only does it reveal the Indian judicial system’s shocking inefficiency, but it has also prompted a bigger discussion regarding men’s mental health. This instance