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NIMHANS Director Signals Rising Mental Health Awareness in Post-COVID Era

Dr Pratima Murthy, the Director and Senior Professor of Psychiatry, at the National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, recently talked about how the world has become acutely aware of the need to treat mental health conditions along

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The Influence of Esports on Emotional Health

Electronic sports, or esports, are the term for competitive video gaming, frequently performed at a professional level. In esports, games are usually played by teams or individuals competing against one another in leagues or tournaments to take home a trophy

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Mindfulness: A Journey towards Inner Peace and Calm

Have you ever heard of mindfulness? Just close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Inhale slowly and exhale slowly. Start focusing on your breathing and be gentle. Do not force anything and stay focused on your breathing. That is

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Increased risk of chronic mental health issues due to facing daily traffic situations

The traffic jam is a constant part of everyone’s daily working life, especially for people living in big cities and towns. There is a term called ‘traffic congestion’ in which the vehicles move with slower speed, resulting in increased time

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Sexual Stigma and its relation with Psychological Well-Being

A type of social stigma known as “sexual stigma” is directed at those who are thought to be non-heterosexual due to their identities, behaviors, or beliefs. People engage in the same sexual activity, they are viewed differently, with women bearing

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10 Things to Do When Your Dreams Do Not Come True

Human beings are driven by the motivation to achieve their dreams. It is these dreams that make us wake up in the morning. But when we can’t achieve these dreams, we feel disappointed. For some it can be a devastating

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Over 1 Lakh Calls Received till date by Mental Health Helpline

Recent data furnished by the Mumbai city mental health helpline: the BMC Mpower helpline, showed that over the last three years, the helpline received a total of 1.19 lakh calls till the present day. Read More: Affording Therapy: Breaking Down

Life Style

Why Liars Are Less Attractive

Individuals might have quite different opinions about who is attractive, and personal tastes are a major factor. On the other hand, some research indicates that being trustworthy and honest are often regarded as desirable qualities in a partner and can

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Pondicherry University Hosts 59th National Conference of IAAP

The Indian Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP)’s 28th international and 59th national conference was inaugurated on 2nd February 2024, at Pondicherry University. The conference theme for this year was “Applying Psychology for Professional Excellence”. The 3-day conference (2nd –

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Boosting Self-Esteem in Teenagers

Your subjective perception of your overall value or worth is known as your self-esteem. It expresses your degree of confidence in your skills and qualities, much like self-respect does. A strong sense of self-worth can improve your motivation, emotional stability,