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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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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In Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar, three Lok Sabha candidates allege they faced pressure to withdraw
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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ISL 2024 final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mumbai City, as it happened: MCFC win second Cup title
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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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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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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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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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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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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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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Shooting, Baku World Cup: Shreyasi Singh placed eight at end of first day of women’s trap event
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Akash, Vishvanath, Nikhil and Preet reach men’s finals
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ISL 2024 final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mumbai City, as it happened: MCFC win second Cup title
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Hockey: Rohit to lead 20-member Indian junior team in five-match tour of Europe
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IPL 2024: Kolkata beat Mumbai in a thriller at Wankhede for the first time in 12 years