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Virtual counselling for LGBTQIA+community is vital
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the mental health of many people. However, it’s especially impacted the mental well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community. Psychiatrist Parul Tank examines the need for virtual counselling for the LGBTQIA+ community. Virtual counselling for LGBTQIA+ community is vital Many members of the LGBTQIA+ community have had no access to support...
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World Mental Health Day: Why men need to cry
World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10. While a lot has been spoken about mental health and well-being, one area that needs more awareness is the mental wellness of men. Due to cultural beliefs that have existed since eons, many men have a tendency to bottle up their emotions. After a point, this...
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Anger management: Tips to help control your temper
Anger management can help you avoid angry outbursts. Psychiatrist Dr Sagar Mundada tells you more about the signs to watch out for, the ways to cope and also how to channelise your anger to avoid unnecessary confrontations. Anger management: Do you need guidance to tame your temper? You know you need help to control your...
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Guide to help frontline medical workers cope better
Frontline medical workers are grappling with grief, loss of lives and stress on a daily basis. This is also taking a toll on their physical, emotional and mental well-being. While it’s important for them to take some time off so that they can unwind with their families. The shortage of staff and limited leaves does...
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Dream interpretation: The Royal Road to the Unconscious
Have you been dreaming about job cuts or a pay loss? Are your nightmares making you anxious? There’s an explanation for what’s playing out in your dreams. Dream interpretation can help you understand why you are dreaming about certain themes. Psychiatrist Parul Tank explains the connection with dreams and our conscious mind. Dream interpretation is...
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What is dementia? Types, symptoms and cure
Dementia is an overall term used to describe specific medical conditions associated with cognitive decline. These include Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease among others. Dr Rajesh Kumar a consultant psychiatrist and psychotherapist at Max Super Speciality Hospital breaks it down for you. What is dementia? It describes abnormal changes in the brain that negatively impacts an...
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Autism: A guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. It leads to social, communication and behavioural challenges. Those suffering from it grapple with an inability to emote or speak using language, gestures, facial expressions and touch. Dr Rajesh Kumar a consultant psychiatrist and psychotherapist at Max Super Speciality Hospital helps you understand this mental...
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Your guide to dealing with difficult bosses
Working from home can be stressful for employees. Especially if they are dealing with difficult bosses. Dr Sushma Mehrotra, Ph.D consulting clinical psychologist tells you how to handle a difficult manager. Dealing with difficult bosses and stressful situations they create People simply do not quit jobs, they quit difficult bosses and bad managers. Since jobs...
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Implementing corporate mental wellness right
The impact of COVID-19, and the subsequent lockdown has taken a toll on the mental well-being of some employees. Corporate mental wellness workshops have become a way to bond with employees. Psychiatrist Parul Tank encourages firms to do this by reaching out to employees on an individual basis. She shares, “For many people mental health...
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Parental anxiety: Tips that can help you cope better
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increasing parental anxiety. The spread of the virus has thrown a spanner in the works especially when it comes to the academic plans of many families. This year is being looked at as a drop year. As a result parents, children and adolescents are apprehensive about their future. Weighing...