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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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena approves sacking of 223 Delhi Commission for Women employees
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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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: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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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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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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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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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Salima Tete to lead Indian women’s team for European leg
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian women exit in quarter-final after loss to Japan
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Squash, Saurav Ghosal interview: ‘People enjoyed watching me, this was the legacy I wanted to leave’
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Aryan, Yashwardhan, Priyanshu among Indians in semi-finals
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation