Mental Health
Children with mothers suffering from domestic violence prone to mental health issues, study says
The findings, published in the journal PLOS One, underscore the need for school programs sensitive to trauma and improved prevention of domestic violence in India.
Delhi to get State Mental Health Authority with LG’s nod
The Central Mental Health Care Act of 2017 mandates the establishment of the State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) to ensure the well-being of individuals with mental illnesses
Silence! Healing is in progress
Retreat, withdraw, and pause to break the shackles of pain and manage stress. There are healers who can help you do that in the forest, in meditation rooms, and in Vipassana centres
World of stigma, ‘savior’ pills and conflicting studies: Depression survivors living a life on edge
At a time when a plethora of stigma persists around antidepressants, conflicting research studies are increasingly leaving survivors with more questions than answers.
Hunt for therapist no cakewalk
With complete family and societal acceptance still being a distant dream for most people of the LGBTQIA+ community, those who need psychotherapy find it difficult to find the right counsellor
How to tackle the blues
Around 43% of the Indian population is battling depression, according to a fitness magazine. Patriot talks with doctors to get an expert view of this alarming trend and get some guidance on how sufferers can seek medical help
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Not a quirky disease!
Often, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is portrayed as a quirky aspect of someone’s personality.
The ‘unknowns’ of the coronavirus
‘Anxiety syndrome’ and the long term effects of Covid-19 have prevented thousands of people, even with milder viral load, from resuming their normal life weeks after they are cured It’s not easy to get back some semblance of normalcy in their lives after having dealt successfully with the scourge of the pandemic. Reclamation of normal […]