Alarming Signs of Mental Health and Substance Use in Children
Alarming Signs of Mental Health and Substance Use in Children: Dear Parents, If you are experiencing some unreasonable recent changes in your children’s behavior. This may be sign of certain mental health condition or substance use. Being a parent you…
Understanding Opioid Dependence and Their Dangers
Understanding opioid dependence and their dangers: Opioids, known in India by street names like smack, brown sugar, white powder, Chitta, or Heroin, are potent substances that affect the brain’s pleasure pathways and having high potential of dependence on it. These…
Alcohol Recovery “Lapse” and “Relapse”
Preventing Relapse and Maintaining Sobriety in Alcohol Dependence
Teacher’s mental health awareness and management
Teachers mental health wellbeing v/s student management “Teachers are the architects of tomorrow’s world”. They are the group of individuals, who having direct responsibility to contribute for building a strong foundation of future generation and nation. Teaching students is a…
Social Media, Content Consumption and Mental Health
In today’s interconnected digital age, the relationship between social media, content consumption, and mental health has become a subject of growing importance. As we navigate a world saturated with visual and auditory stimuli, understanding how digital media impacts the human…
Examination Anxiety: Symptoms and Solutions
Examination anxiety occurs when intense fear or worry about exams overwhelms an individual, and affect their ability to perform well. It often triggers the body’s “fight or flight” response, which, while useful in emergencies, can impair cognitive functions such as memory and focus during exams.
Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is defined by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities, each with unique characteristics and patterns of thinking. These shifts in identity often lead to memory gaps, changes in behavior, and disruptions in the sense of self. Such transitions are involuntary and may cause significant distress, impacting daily functioning.
Medicine Compliance and Mental Health
Medicine Compliance and Mental Health Treatment: Why It Matters: Living with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, dissociative disorders, sleep problems, psychosis, or other related conditions can be incredibly challenging. Often, psychiatric medications are prescribed to address…
The Impact of Alcohol and Drugs on the Brain
The Impact of Alcohol and Drugs on the Brain: Alcohol and drugs are powerful chemicals that profoundly affect the brain’s communication system. By tapping into this intricate network, these substances can alter neural processes and disrupt brain function. Understanding how…
Anxiety vs Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety is a common emotional state that can serve as a survival mechanism when experienced in moderation. However, when anxiety becomes overwhelming and persistent, it may develop into an anxiety disorder. Understanding the difference between anxiety and anxiety disorders is the first step in seeking help and improving mental health.
L@A