Commit to Quit – Celebrating World No-Tobacco Day
Before every movie we see an elaborate advertisement saying “Smoking is injurious to health”. Public places are adorned with signboards that prohibit tobacco use or smoking. Even the cigarette and chewable tobacco packets have gory pictures of cancer patients printed on them. Why then, do people find it difficult to stop using tobacco?
What is Adult ADHD
Adult ADHD, marked by ongoing challenges in attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, significantly affects daily life and often originates from childhood. While previously seen as a childhood condition that would outgrow with age when impulse control develops, recent years have seen a rise in recognition, diagnosis, and successful management of ADHD in adults.
It’s not “just a headache” : Identify your pain
Headaches are a very common condition that most people have experienced one to several times in their lives. They mainly comprise pain symptoms in the head, face, and neck region. Often, they are neglected as being “manageable”. Some headaches can be debilitating and have a significant impact on the functioning and quality of life.
Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Types, and Diagnosis
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). These shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels can affect a person’s ability to function and can vary in severity. Understanding the symptoms, clinical types, and diagnosis of bipolar disorder is crucial for proper management and treatment.
Prioritizing Sleep for Mental Well-Being: Observing World Sleep Day
As we approach World Sleep Day on March 15th, lets learn about the impact of sleep on our mental health. Sleep is not merely a time of rest; it’s a vital component of our overall well-being, with far-reaching effects on our mood, cognitive function, and emotional resilience. Unfortunately, in today’s fast-paced world, many of us […]
Women & Mental Health
It is said that women are the architects of modern society. The role of women has drastically changed over the centuries. Prehistorically, women were domestic dwellers, but now, a modern-day woman must manage work and home life of the entire family that is dependent on her. Even then, there continues to be a disparity in their social and economic standing.
Eating Disorder Is Not A Choice!
Is it as simple as saying “he eats too much” or “she is too thin”? Could there be something more to it? Many people do not realise that disturbed eating habits and discomfort with your body shape could be a sign of an underlying eating disorder. In India, the occurrence of eating disorders (ED) was […]
Grief and coping with the loss of a loved one
Grief is a natural response to loss. It is the emotional suffering one feels when something or someone one loves is taken away. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming.
Love is not always pink! Relationship Blues and how to deal with it.
Love is in the air! Every human being seeks long-lasting relationships as a source of companionship and comfort. The attraction for another person involves a physical and emotional connection. Brain chemicals that regulate emotions, such as love and trust, build this connection.
Cancer and Depression: What you need to know
A cancer diagnosis often brings with it a torrent of emotions, including fear, uncertainty, and despair. The weight of the disease, coupled with the rigors of treatment, can lead to heightened levels of depression among patients. Research indicates that up to 20-30% of individuals diagnosed with common cancers such as breast, uterus, lung, pancreas, stomach, and intestines are at risk of developing depression, with higher rates observed in the young and in women.
