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  • World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Causes of anxiety and depression in students

    Academic stress is silently weighing down India’s students. On World Suicide Prevention Day, it’s time to speak up, understand the signs, and build a future where mental health is prioritised, not stigmatised.

  • Phones before puberty? Early screen time is damaging kids’ brains, warns study

    Phones before puberty? Early screen time is damaging kids’ brains, warns study

    A recent study suggests that early smartphone use is linked to negative effects on children’s brain development, attention, low self-worth, and mental health. Here’s what you should know:

  • National Sports Day 2025: Why your mind, not just your muscles, decides how far you’ll go in sport

    National Sports Day 2025: Why your mind, not just your muscles, decides how far you’ll go in sport

    Sports aren’t only about strength and speed. Staying calm, handling pressure, and bouncing back from failure make the real difference, and that’s all about training the mind.

  • International Self-Care Day: 5 simple self-care rituals for a healthier, fitter you

    International Self-Care Day: 5 simple self-care rituals for a healthier, fitter you

    Self-care doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. It can be a small, consistent DIY ritual woven into your daily routine and something that helps you reset, recharge, and re-centre.

  • International Day of Action for Women's Health: 7 health red flags women must track 

    International Day of Action for Women's Health: 7 health red flags women must track 

    Women often put their health last while juggling countless roles. But ignoring early signs can have lifelong consequences. On International Day of Action for Women’s Health, let’s focus on 7 crucial health red flags every woman must monitor and act on.

  • Babil Khan emotional video: Here’s what it says about mental health, why it’s okay to not feel okay sometimes

    Babil Khan emotional video: Here’s what it says about mental health, why it’s okay to not feel okay sometimes

    Babil’s Khan’s recent video that went viral opened a window to something more universal: that it’s okay to have a bad day and to not be okay sometimes. What matters is knowing you’re not alone, and that things can, and usually do, get better.

  • AI for mental health: Does tech help heal youngsters? A psychologist weighs in

    AI for mental health: Does tech help heal youngsters? A psychologist weighs in

    AI therapy tools for mental health: Gen z is using AI tools for mental health support. While helpful, tech can’t replace the empathy and depth of human connection needed for true healing. Here’s what psychologist has to say.

  • Feel drained after socialising? Here are 6 ways to recharge as an introvert

    Feel drained after socialising? Here are 6 ways to recharge as an introvert

    How introverts can improve social confidence: If socialising leaves you feeling empty, that doesn’t make you antisocial, it makes you human. Especially if you're wired to find peace in solitude. Lean into it. Protect your energy. Recharging is part of showing up as your best self. Discover tips to recharge.

  • Bipolar disorder symptoms and signs: From reckless highs to crushing lows, here's how it affects daily life

    Bipolar disorder symptoms and signs: From reckless highs to crushing lows, here's how it affects daily life

    Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition, but with the right treatment, medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes, it can be managed. On the other hand, an untreated bipolar depression can lead to severe emotional and physical consequences. Discover the symptoms.

  • Mental wellness: Reduce stress, improve mental health with these 6 daily habits

    Mental wellness: Reduce stress, improve mental health with these 6 daily habits

    Building a mentally healthy lifestyle doesn’t require drastic changes, a few simple daily habits can make a big difference. When you  follow a structured routine, prioritise sleep, eat well, stay active, spend time outdoors, and avoid negative coping mechanisms, you can significantly reduce stress.

  • Fighting loneliness: How regular social contact can protect your mental health, tips to stay connected

    Fighting loneliness: How regular social contact can protect your mental health, tips to stay connected

    Combating loneliness is essential for maintaining mental and physical well-being. By staying connected, nurturing meaningful relationships, and seeking help when needed, you can protect yourself from poor health. Here’s why prioritising social connections and forming bonds is importantly for your physical and mental health.

  • Mental health matters: Natural ways to manage depression without turning to medication

    Mental health matters: Natural ways to manage depression without turning to medication

    Natural remedies for depression are most effective in mild cases or as complementary practices to professional treatment. Check out a few such remedies.

  • Mental health among teens: Address anxiety, depression, eating disorders in teenagers

    Mental health among teens: Address anxiety, depression, eating disorders in teenagers

    Teenagers live in a complex world nowadays, facing issues like academic pressures, social media influences or concerns about their future. Mental health issues among teens, therefore, need to be supported with care and education.

  • Mental peace: Tackle overthinking, self-doubt and victimhood with positive affirmations and mindfulness

    Mental peace: Tackle overthinking, self-doubt and victimhood with positive affirmations and mindfulness

    Ways to achieve mental peace: Learn to address patterns like overthinking, self-doubt, and feeling stuck in your comfort zone and give way to greater balance, resilience, and well-being.

  • Managing ADHD symptoms: Lifestyle changes crucial to controlling impulses

    Managing ADHD symptoms: Lifestyle changes crucial to controlling impulses

    Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges. However, simple steps like maintaining a healthy routine, reducing distractions, and adopting physical activity into daily life can make a positive difference.

  • Mental health of Gen Z workers: Encourage communication, flexible hours and work-life balance

    Mental health of Gen Z workers: Encourage communication, flexible hours and work-life balance

    Generation Z faces higher levels of anxiety and stress, often exacerbated by factors like social media and economic uncertainty. Tackling mental health issues among this generation at work is essential for creating a supportive and productive environment.

  • Mental health: Educate yourself and offer practical support to someone struggling with depression

    Mental health: Educate yourself and offer practical support to someone struggling with depression

    Supporting someone with depression can be challenging, especially when you may feel unsure of how to help or what to say. As a friend, family member, or partner, your support can play a vital role in their recovery. Showing understanding, patience, and compassion can help them feel less alone in their struggle.

  • World Mental Health Day 2024: What to eat, and avoid, to keep your brain sharp

    World Mental Health Day 2024: What to eat, and avoid, to keep your brain sharp

    World Mental Health Day 2024: There is a link between mental health and nutrition. A balanced diet full of essential nutrients not only boosts your mood and thinking but also supports your mental well-being. Here's how.

  • Signs of mental exhaustion: Headaches, mood swings, poor sleep are symptoms of burnout

    Signs of mental exhaustion: Headaches, mood swings, poor sleep are symptoms of burnout

    More tired than you think it’s possible? It could be your mind sending messages to your body, due to various stressors that you have been facing over time. Watch out for the signs, listen to your body mindfully.

  • How to deal with loneliness: Practice mindfulness and other practical tips that work

    How to deal with loneliness: Practice mindfulness and other practical tips that work

    Loneliness is a complex emotion, but it’s not an insurmountable one. By acknowledging your feelings, focusing on meaningful relationships, and engaging in fulfilling activities, you can regain a sense of connection and purpose.

  • Healthy Ageing Month: Signs and symptoms of mental health issues among the elderly

    Healthy Ageing Month: Signs and symptoms of mental health issues among the elderly

    Elderly people can live happier, more fulfilling lives in their later years if they recognise these warning signs and get the right mental health care. Social disengagement is among the most obvious indicators of mental health issues in older adults.

  • 6 reasons why you must start journaling every day

    6 reasons why you must start journaling every day

    Journaling for mental health: Journaling every day is a simple yet transformative practice that offers numerous benefits for your mental, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

  • Keep your mind healthy to avoid faster ageing and minimise disease risks, follow these 8 proven strategies

    Keep your mind healthy to avoid faster ageing and minimise disease risks, follow these 8 proven strategies

    Chronic stress, anxiety, or depression from youth can resurface in adulthood, showing up as early signs of aging like reduced energy, cognitive decline, and higher disease risk. Addressing these mental health issues early is vital for maintaining well-being and promoting a healthier future.

  • Ditch the screen: Cultivate these 8 healthy hobbies to stay fit and happy

    Ditch the screen: Cultivate these 8 healthy hobbies to stay fit and happy

    If you find yourself glued to your phone screen for most of the day, be aware that you may be inviting a host of health issues. It's important to recognise the significant advantages of embracing healthy hobbies that bridge the gap between you and the world beyond screens, promoting a healthier and happier lifestyle.

  • Is your mental health slipping? Watch out for these 5 key signs

    Is your mental health slipping? Watch out for these 5 key signs

    Psychological balance: Mental wellness begins with recognising signs of declining cognitive health, empowering you to understand your emotions better. Check out these subtle indicators of declining mental well-being.

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