Mental Health

The importance of mental health cannot be overstated. Mental health impacts how we think, feel and act. Although mental health awareness is still in its infancy in several parts of the country, there is a need to emphasise the consequences and ...

Every year, 10 September is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). The day is observed to spread awareness of suicide, prevent suicides and provide the necessary help for struggling individuals. Organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in ...

The idea that our state of mind and our thought processes are affected by our physical health is essential to many different perspectives on wellness. In this regard, scientists at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering have made progress ...

Are you looking for bedroom decorating ideas that stand out? There's more to houseplants than just bringing green indoors. Did you know that keeping plants in your bedroom can improve your health? Yes, you can do more with bedroom plants than ...

Everyone occasionally overthinks. It is completely normal to overthink and get anxious about things that matter to us. However, one must understand the difference between normal and persistent thinking, as the latter may harm our mental and emotional health and affect the ...

Pain is considered to have both physical and emotional aspects, along with sensory components. This is why the neurological connections between the perception of physical and social pain have been highlighted in neuroscience studies, indicating that there's a significant overlap between ...

Men's Mental Health Awareness Month is observed every year in June to raise awareness about the mental health challenges and limitations that men face. One of the many mental health issues faced by men is borderline personality disorder. The ...

Mental health conditions have multiplied after the pandemic, but solutions to these challenges remain hard to find. Author and columnist Aparna Piramal Raje's new book Chemical Khichdi: How I Hacked My Mental Health is a bold attempt to normalise conversations on ...

Whenever a massacre takes place at a U.S. school, like the one at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, discussions often follow about whether school officials may have missed any "red flags." As a researcher who specializes in supporting ...

More than one million adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized every year simply because too many pets enter shelters and too few people consider adoption when looking for a pet. Every year, shelters take in millions of abused, stray, and lost ...

Here's what research tells us about the power of music to improve our physical, mental and emotional health. A 2020 review of research confirms that playing music improves your mood, helps your body train more efficiently and lowers your awareness of ...

Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Friday said the state's 'E-Manas' platform can be implemented nationwide for streamlining mental healthcare. Karnataka had developed a comprehensive and innovative software platform for mental health called 'E-Manas' and launched it in June 2020 ...