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Impact of Urban Design on Mental Health & Well-being

Over half of the world’s population currently resides in cities, and over half of that percentage is predicted to rise over the next several decades. Anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia have been linked to an increased risk of mental disorders in

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Effects of social media on children’s mental health

Social media addiction and its impact on Children In this age of digitization, mobile phones have become akin to cherished family members. The use of social media has seamlessly integrated itself into the lives of many, especially the youngest generation.

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Deconstructing Pop Culture’s Impact on Eating Disorders

Eating disorders, like many mental illnesses, are extremely complex and often misunderstood. Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the underlying factors associated with eating disorders, shedding light on both biological and environmental contributors. 28-74% of the risk for eating

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10 Popular Misconceptions on Mental Illnesses

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions in the society. Due to the social stigma, many people feel ashamed of what they go through, which keeps them from getting professional help. Regretfully, there are misconceptions among medical professionals as

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Changing Severity of Autism Symptoms Linked to Mental Health Problems: Study

When co-occurring mental health issues start to manifest in middle childhood, the severity of many autistic children’s core symptoms alters. Researchers at UC Davis Health have discovered new information about the link between middle childhoodmental health and characteristics of autism

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Impact of Colours on Mental Health

Colors play an important role in human life. They effect our thoughts and behavior and can be used as healing entities. The Amygdala, a part of our brain, is responsible for controlling emotions. When we see a colour, Amaydala releases

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Discussing Discrimination Through Mental Health Lens

Being some significant ascribed identities, race, caste, and ethnicity remain a name stamp throughout the life of the individual. No matter how much one may try to break the shackles attached to the stamp presented by their identity, the reality,

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Cycling Programs at School Linked to Improved Mental Health: Study

Researchers in the US looked at the effects of a school-based cycling programme on adolescents’ psychological well-being. Recent study findings from Washington, US, indicate that school cycling programs improve the mental health of teenagers.Getting school-aged kids involved in physical activity

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Is India Paying Enough Attention to the Mental Health of Young Adolescents?

According to India’s total population of more than 1.4 billion, the adolescent population (aged 10-19 years) accounts for about 253 million, making it a significant number out of the total. Economists and demographers have coined this demographic segment as the

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NHRC Shows Concern for Restructuring Mental Health Facilities

India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was founded on October 12th, 1993. The Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993, as amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006, is the law that founded it. The National Human