Indian Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday revealed that he battled anxiety for a major part of his 24-year-old career before he realized that his pre-game quirks were an important part of his preparation. Mental health has gained significance in the Covid times with players spending a lot of time in bio-bubbles, and Tendulkar believes …
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Dr. Lini Balakrishnan, Consultant Paediatrician, Motherhood Hospitals, Sarjapur, Bangalore COVID-19 has had a ripple effect on our lives. Most of us are facing challenges; not only related to dealing with COVID but, financial challenges, lack of food/shelter, etc as well. There is constant update in the news about the virus and this tends to worry …
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The ‘BMC-Mpower 1on1’, 24×7 mental health helpline (1800120820050), launched by Mpower in association with the Government of Maharashtra and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), today announced that they have received over 72,000 calls since its launch in April 2020. Mpower, a pioneer in Indian mental healthcare, also announced the launch of ‘#LetsChat1on1’ a Mental Health …
The practice of mindfulness is acquiring prominence as an approach to ease pressure, calm uneasiness, and be more present and occupied with life. Bringing mindfulness into your daily activities can help you calm your nerves and remain in present, and be more engaged. Here are some mindfulness activities assuggested by Dr. Harini, mental health expert …
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–Dr. Ritu Sethi, Senior Consultant Gynecologist, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Sector 14, Gurgaon Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age. Alarmingly, the incidence is on the rise these days and is reaching epidemic proportions. PCOS is characterized by ovulatory dysfunction, the presence of polycystic ovaries, and increasing …
Actor Samir Soni will come out with his debut book later this year in which he will document in prose and poetry some of his “darkest, most intense and introspective thoughts” on anxiety and self-discovery. “My Experiments with Silence” is slated to be published by OM Books International. The publishers said this will be a …
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According to a study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, pregnant women had higher levels of anxiety compared to fertility patients during the Covid pandemic. Koubon Wakashima and colleagues at Tohoku University, Hokkaido University and the National Foundation of Brief Therapy posted a survey on several pregnancy and fertility websites towards the end …