Mental Health Care
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What is overthinking and is there a better way to manage it?
When thoughts go on repeat, it is helpful to use both emotion-focused and problem-focused strategies.
Kirsty Ross, The Conversation
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Why exercise should be considered alongside therapy and antidepressants
It can be just as impactful in treating depression as therapy, but it matters what type of exercise you do and how you do it.
Michael Noetel, The Conversation
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‘Toxic positivity’ to indulgent pettiness: Why more people are embracing complaining
Complaining can feel cathartic, reduce stress, and, like gossiping, help feel closer to others
Marina Deller, The Conversation
Trending
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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EC rejects claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP in Kerala mock polls, SC reserves verdict
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Exaggerations, silences and treasure: Kerala’s Arabian tale of migration to the ‘Gulf’
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What is anhedonia, an overlooked symptom of depression of not finding things pleasurable?
Despite how common this symptom is, it remains one of the most difficult symptoms to treat and manage.
Ciara McCabe, The Conversation
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In an unequal society like India, community-led interventions can make therapy more accessible
With India’s lack of mental health care professionals, community programmes might be a better way to reach more people.
Devika Oberai, IndiaSpend.com
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How working in isolation can pose mental health challenges
Some practical advice on how to address these obstacles effectively to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Brittany Lambert, The Conversation, Brianna Barker Caza, The Conversation, Erin Reid, The Conversation & Susan Ashford, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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All 46 mental health institutes in the country are in deplorable condition, says NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission said that cured patients are being kept illegally in hospitals, which also face acute shortage of doctors and staff.
Scroll Staff
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India’s suicide rate has increased. But is it because of better reporting or rising distress?
Despite the increase, experts say the National Crime Records Bureau might be undercounting suicides by women.
Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
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As suicide cases spike, how accessible are government and non-profit mental health helplines?
The government’s lone suicide helpline could only be reached three of the over 40 times it was called.
Nidhi Jacob, Factchecker.in & Divyani Dubey, Factchecker.in
The Reel
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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‘I was unable to breathe, sleep, feel’: A trans person’s account of mental health struggles
Being part of the queer community has rippling effects on one’s entire life, more so on mental well-being.
Rio
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Violence, stigma and identity: Why the queer mental health crisis requires attention
The health system itself can be discriminatory, further marginalising LGBTQI++ individuals who already face multiple struggles.
Chapal Mehra
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It’s only the entry point: What we learned running a mental-health helpline during the pandemic
Awareness programmes that address stigma and advocate seeking help are needed amid the widespread mental distress caused by the pandemic.
Hina Mobar
The Field
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana