The challenges, turmoil, and demands of life never stop coming in. And our constant struggle to appraise the environment and deal with any issues that may arise seems relentless. Stress can take many forms and the events leading up to stress may vary...

Ever felt unable to deal with what life throws at you? Overwhelmed and exhausted tackling life’s problems? Yes? Then that’s what stress looks like! Considering the interesting times we live in, and the intense dynamics of contemporary living, th...

One-third of our adult life is spent at the workplace, which is often recognized by many as their second home. We work in coordination with colleagues, share space, enjoy achievements, and overcome obstacles as part of a healthy work environment.  H...

Life is made up of the situations and events we face and interpret. Well-being is about life going well, and the experience of positive emotions and optimal functional effectiveness. Not always can we experience happiness and well-being, but that doe...

Parents, the sparkle oflight in darkness and the hope amidst the downfall. Parents have not just given us birth but has been a pillar of strength throughout out life. Even if they aren't physically present, they are there to bring us happiness in eve...

“The worst part of having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you don't.” Welcome to reality everyone! Joker has been an iconic impersonation of a villain who loses from our favourite Batman. But guess what, there's a slight a...

She walked to her seat amidst stares and sneering whispers. She was the talk of her class. And why wouldn’t she be? She had spoken about her mental health problems - her worries and fears to a friend, assuming she would understand. She did understa...

Can you tell the difference between a mental health myth and fact? Mental illness is still not well understood, often ignored, and considered a taboo. The picture of Mental Illness that has been painted in our minds has been a taboo far too ingraine...

Looking at signs of poor Mental Health We've often been symptom free and our body seems to have no pain or bruises. But does that really mean we're healthy? Does the absence of illness mean good health? The answer is NO. How many times have you str...

The girl attempted to cut herself when the guy next door just called her fat. The man decided to end his life, working day and night to provide for his family. The actress having lots of money and fame just got into depression. We all have heard the...

Students often find themselves confused, tired and stressed out due to the excessive pressure of studying, meeting parental expectations, matching up to peers, and keeping up with hectic schedules. These grueling pressures and adversities take a toll...

14 year old Pia was having a hard time convincing her friend to visit a counselor. Her  friend was definitely not crazy nor did she require a stranger to pour over her personal life. All  that had changed was ...

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Young men who smoke are likely to have lower IQs than their non-smoking peers, a new study has determined. The study led by Prof. Mark Weiser of Tel Aviv University's Department of Psychiatry and the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer Hospital t...

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Not all those who know the rules of a game can play the game. Similarly, knowing about OCD is different and analyzing and understanding its symptoms is different. Occurrence of an image or a thought repetitively out of a person’s control is ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has a huge impact, not only on the individual with the disorder, but also on the person or persons living with the OCD sufferer. Being married to someone with OCD can be hard. In some instances, the partner...

Question1. For our readers will you tell, what does childhood OCD mean? And how is it different from OCD in adults?  To start with, OCD is the commonly used abbreviation for Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder. It is a disorder of brain that is...

Five YES must be present to screen person with obsessive compulsive disorder. Questionnaire is courtesy of Dr. Pranav Pohane, An Young & dynamic Psychiatrist from Cooper hospital, Mumbai and Dr. Ambrish Dharmadhikari (Advisor, ThatMate). http...

Every year 24th May is celebrated as schizophrenia day world wide. The reason behind this celebration is to support the everyday struggle of people suffering from schizophrenia. It is often seen, people surrounding the patients with schizophrenia a...

It is nice to have a clean and tidy house. It is easier to find things, there are less cockroaches, your mother approves and it reduces the workload when preparing for snooty guests and epic parties. It is also important to wash your hands and be ...

For too long, a vast majority of people in society have considered obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) to be all about hand-washing. It’s time we talked more about OCD and spoke about the debilitating torment this illness can have and how hand-wa...

Many Sufferers Of OCD Suffer In Complete Silence : Many people like to think of OCD as a very public disease. Those with OCD will constantly perform little rituals that show how “crazy” and “wacky” they are to everyone around them. These ri...

"Well, now you're not alone. We'll get through this together." These were the first words my dad said to me after I completely broke down and confessed all of my darkest thoughts about myself and explained the true extent of my mental illness. He ...

A Celebrity’s Struggle With OCD and Trichotillomania: Megan Fox Dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is complicated and stressful, with many manifestations such as trichotillomania (pulling out your own hair) and ablutomania (you sim...

Many people with OCD engage in compulsive hand washing.  This habit can become excessive, at times resulting in raw and broken skin. There are two ways that hand washing can get out of control: 1) time spent washing, and 2) frequency of washing. ...

MYTH: WE ARE ALL “A LITTLE BIT OCD” AT TIMES. FACT: OCD is not a personality quirk or a character trait — it is a very real mental health condition that affects about 2 to 3 million adults, and half a million youth, in the US alone. While ma...

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Follow the dead cacophony, sing the broken lyrics, do the work that might seem esoteric. Can you relate it even a bit? Can you understand the avalanche that has broken? Can you understand the pain and the anxiety? We whole heartedly wish yo...

Aditya to Aditi: ‘A woman soul trapped in man’s body…’ It was another busy OPD day. Last client… “Good Evening Aditya (Name changed)! How can I help you my friend”.   Aditya broke down into tears. “Doctor, I want to end my life. I ...

Why do we judge people based on the way they look and the way they dress up and the way they conduct themselves? Why do we, even after begin so educated, blindly follow beauty standards set by the media and society? Why do we always succumb to the ...

The world of internet has opened up endless possibilities but at the cost of humanity and compassion. It has been found that it is easier to say things via texts which we will never dare to say face to face and it has paved the way for the mutual d...

Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental...

Are you experiencing – Stress? Insomnia? Anxiety? Irritation? Anger? Depression? Forgetfulness? Low motivation? Poor concentration? Attention deficiency? Low performance? Negativity in your behaviour? Poor appetite? Constant feeling...

Laughter is one of our most basic emotional responses, but we aren’t taught to laugh or even to smile; they occur naturally. Laughter is clinically proven to have a powerful and positive effect on one’s health and wellbeing. Research states th...

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It’s Monday. For many people, Mondays set the tone for the rest of the week. If Monday goes well, you’re off to a good start and there is hope for the next four days. But if Monday turns sour, chances are you’ll give up on the rest of the wee...

We all live in a perfect world. We have 1000 of friends on Facebook, 1000’s of followers on twitter and Instagram. No one is alone these days, thanks to these social networking sites. We all have become social media addict. My day is not complete w...

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23 Things People Don't Realize You're Doi 3k Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can manifest in different ways, and many compulsions and obsessions are different than the stereotypes peop...

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