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Mental Health Insurance in India

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), mental health is defined as a state of mind characterized by emotional well-being, good behavioral adjustment, relative freedom from anxiety and disabling symptoms, and a capacity to establish constructive relationships and cope with

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Urban Lifestyle and Mental Health: Probing the Depths of Psychological Impact

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

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Pharmacotherapy and Its Uses in Mental Health Treatment

Mental illnesses are a global public health concern. As first-line treatments, pharmacotherapies and psychotherapies are advised. But research suggests that a number of Butter flaws in clinical trials—such as publication bias and inadequate control conditions like waiting lists—may have exaggerated

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How Festivals like Holi Boost Our Mental Health?

India is a diverse country, and with that comes its diverse festivities. Festivals like Holi, Diwali, Christmas, and Eid could help lighten up our mood and refresh our minds by giving us some time off from work. Festival vibes have

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Increasing incidents of non-consensual pornography in India: a rising challenge for researchers and mental health providers

An occurrence in Punjab startled the country when it was reported that recordings of around 60 female college students having a shower were released and quickly disseminated online. As of July 2022, there are around 5 billion internet users globally,

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Understanding the Neurobiology of Sleep: Brain Function, Sleep Stages, and Impact on Mental Health

An average human being spends one-third of their day sleeping as sleep is the most important part of daily routine, just like eating food or drinking water. Sleep provides energy to keep going throughout the day; good quality sleep means

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A Deep Dive into the Mental Healthcare Act 2017

Mental health is different from general health because, in some cases, people with mental illness may not be able to make decisions for themselves. Sufferers do not receive proper treatment, while their families try to hide their condition out of

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The Connection Between Poverty and Mental Health

There are multiple causes of mental health problems like past trauma, childhood abuse, social isolation, stigma, excessive stress, etc. Some mental health problems get in genes and then may run in families. Among these, poverty is one of the causes

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Report Released By WHO Supporting Deinstitutionalization Of Mental Health Patients

A recent report released on 28th February 2024 by Ms. Saima Wazed, the Regional Director of Southeast Asia for the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for the deinstitutionalization of mental health care for people with mental illnesses in South

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Understanding the Mental Health of Homeless People

Globally, homelessness is a significant social and public health issue. Certain mental health conditions may arise from homelessness, or vice versa, due to a variety of individual and systemic reasons. The phrase “houseless population” is used in the Census of