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Habits that Cause Pounds to Stick
While long term goals help us focus, the everyday things we do also play a role in keeping fit. Sometimes these habits done over a period of time can sabotage even our best intentions of health and fitness.
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World Mental Health Day - An Expert Column
Every year since 1992, the World Health Organization observes October 10th as World Mental Health Day – a day to recognize the effects of mental health issues on people’s lives and spread awareness of the help available. Themes from the last few years include schizophrenia, dignity in mental health and mental health in older adults. This year’s theme - “Psychological First Aid” (PFA) - intends to challenge the popular notion that psychological health is less important than physical health.
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Decoding Recent Suicide Reforms in India - An Expert Column
In August 2016, the Rajya Sabha passed the Mental Health Care Bill, 2013, which proposes to decriminalise attempted suicide. This write up reviews what this step could mean for Mental Health in India.
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Mindfulness Meditation
In today's world we all face stress to varying degrees in different aspects in our lives like work, relationships, finances, concern for the future and others. In these situations practising mindfulness can help restore and maintain a sense of awareness, that helps us to go about our daily lives better. It is also a simple technique to master with practice any time, anywhere!
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Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Understanding Personality Disorders- Schizotypal Personality Disorder
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Boderline Personality Disorder
Understanding Personality Disorders- The Boderline Personality Disorder
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Avoidant Personality Disorder
Understanding Personality Disorders- The Avoidant personality disorder.
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Psychological First Aid
Psychological first aid is a set of helping actions that one can engage in to help people feel safe after a traumatic situation. It helps them stay calm regardless of the what the circumstance is, helps them be hopeful for the future and assures physical and emotional support.
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Heart Healthy Swaps
When it comes to heart health, most often you are advised on what you should not be eating. It would be helpful to know the foods that actually boost heart health!
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Can Sitting Kill You?
Is the office chair just another piece of furniture? Or has sitting become the new smoking?
