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HEALTHY DIET FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS

In today’s fast pace society, lifestyles when everyone is busy, career orientated, doing multitasking, and having a heavy workload stress, majority of persons have put their physical and mental health at stake. The office life can be fun for the presence of social life, enhancing your capabilities, intellect, creativity, financial independency, prestige issue, is a main desire of most of the individuals now a days. Every professional faces a common problem regarding their physical and mental health.

Healthy Diet for women

As per saying, Women are the roots of society, she is a gender with great potential, where there is a woman, magic is all around. A woman’s love is in action. She looks and cares with her heart and feels with her eyes. A woman in all households is the bank where her family members deposit all worries, problems, aggression, emotions, etc. A woman is a cement that keeps all relationships, family intact and her love, care, and feeling for others lasts for life long. A woman’s health is her capital. 

Psychologist vs Psychiatrist Whats the Difference and Who Should You See

Have you ever found yourself unsure about whom to reach out to for your mental health concerns? You're not alone. Many people navigate this exact dilemma: Should I see a psychologist or a psychiatrist? The terms are often used interchangeably, and this confusion can become a barrier to seeking timely help. In India, where mental health awareness is still evolving, understanding the distinction between these two professions is crucial for getting the right care.

PARENTING IN MINDFUL EATING FOR CHILDREN

In today’s fast pace world, with emerging technology, rat race, competitions, both parents working, nuclear families, etc, one doesn’t have quality time to give to their kids and educate them the importance and why to consume healthy food for their physical, mental and overall health.

Movie Its kind of a funny story 2010 Reflective Essay

Movie- It's kind of a funny story (2010) Reflective Essay Author: Ipshita Khandulna, Consultant Expressive Arts Therapist, VIMHANS The following article is the author's thoughts on the movie: It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)

The Mind After Menopause What Every Woman Should Know

The Mind After Menopause: What Every Woman Should Know Menopause marks the end of reproductive years — not the end of vitality, purpose, or joy. Caring for mental health during this time is not optional; it is essential.

Insomnia and the Sleep-Stress Cycle

If you are reading this because you are staring at your phone, tossing and turning at 3 AM, or wondering why your brain won’t “shut off”, or because you wake up feeling like you haven’t slept at all, please take a deep breath and just know that you are not alone. Mental health professionals spend most of their days meeting people who are exhausted not just physically, but emotionally, because of sleep difficulties. Sleep is not a luxury; it is a biological necessity. When it goes awry, it affects every facet of our lives.

What Parents Should Watch for in OCD in Children and Adolescents

OCD treatments, behavioural health, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood, especially when it shows up in children and adolescents. Parents may notice habits or routines in their children and assume they're just part of growing up. But when these patterns cause distress or interfere with daily life, it might be something more serious.

Which Therapy Is Right for You – CBT, DBT, or ACT

Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all—just as a fever and a fracture needs different treatments, anxiety, depression, and trauma require tailored therapeutic approaches. At VIMHANS Delhi, we understand that choosing between Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can feel overwhelming. This guide simplifies these options, helping you take the first step toward healing.

In a Suicidal Crisis Here’s What to Do Right Now And Who to Call

The weight of the world can sometimes feel unbearable. If you are reading this while feeling overwhelmed by pain, hopelessness, or thoughts of ending your life, please know this first and foremost: you are not alone, and your life is precious. These feelings, as intense and permanent as they may seem, are often a sign of overwhelming pain, not a character flaw. They are treatable, and they will pass.

Mental Health Self Care Tips for Caregivers

Caregiving is a deeply rewarding yet emotionally demanding role. Whether supporting a loved one with a chronic illness, mental health disorder, or age-related challenges, caregivers often prioritize others’ needs over their own. However, neglecting mental health self-care can lead to burnout, reduced quality of care, and long-term health consequences.

How to Start Your Mental Health Career with Psychology Internships in Delhi

Embarking on a mental health career begins with real-world, first-hand exposure - something textbooks alone can’t provide. An internship in psychology offering pathways to build clinical proficiency, confidence, and a future in mental health will be an ideal place to start. These placements, especially in clinical psychology training, equip students with the practical tools needed for a successful career as well as myth-busting (it is not all that glamorous!).

Is There a Link Between Social Media Addiction and OCD

We live in a time when reaching for our phones feels as instinctive as breathing. The endless scroll of updates, likes, and messages, even for voyuers, has become an ingrained habit one that often blurs the line between connection and compulsion. But what happens when this habit begins to mirror a deeper psychological pattern?

The Science behind food and mood How the right diet can boost your mental health

“You are what you eat”, an old age phrase suggests that the food you consume has a direct impact on your overall health, wellbeing and even your mood and energy levels. Earlier, more importance of Nutrition was given to the physical health, Energy levels, disease prevention like a balanced diet can help prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, liver disease, certain cancers, etc.

Mens Mental Health and the Crushing Weight of Provider Pressure

For generations, the Indian family household has been governed by strict gender roles, where the men bear the responsibility of being the financial providers and protectors, while the women manage the household realms of child-rearing, cooking, and household maintenance. This division became so ingrained in our cultural identity that male self-worth has become intrinsically tied to economic output and stoic resilience. Boys learned early in life that showing vulnerability was a show of weakness; where phrases like "boys don't cry" and "man up" reinforced emotional suppression as a core masculine virtue.

Understanding Stress and Its Responses

Stress, as we all know, has become an inevitable part of our daily life. However, it is sparked, by work, relationships or any other factors it is the body’s natural response to perceived threats or challenges. It should be noted that, not every stress is bad, some stress can be motivating and even fruitful, nonetheless, chronic or overwhelming stress can have serious impacts on both mental and physical health.

A Place to Talk, A Place to Heal Is Group Therapy Right for You

In the quiet moments, many of us carry a weight—of stress, anxiety, sadness, or the feeling of being overwhelmed. We often believe we are alone in our struggles, that no one could possibly understand the turmoil inside. But what if there was a space where you could share that weight and discover you are not alone? Group therapy offers exactly that: a safe, confidential space to share, listen, and heal—together.

Living with Bipolar Disorder Understanding the Highs Lows and the Path to Stability

Introduction to Bipolar Disorder: More Than Mood Swings Bipolar disorder is a psychological condition causing unusual shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. These shifts are different from the typical ups and downs everyone experiences—they are more intense, last longer, and can significantly impact daily functioning. At its core, bipolar disorder involves episodes of mood elevation (mania or hypomania) and depression, with periods of normalcy in between.

How We Express Emotion — And Why It Matters for Our Children

Parenting demands enormous energy — we work tirelessly to keep our children safe, healthy, educated, and supported. But in the rush of daily responsibilities, one crucial aspect often gets overlooked: How we express our emotions. Children don’t learn emotional intelligence through lectures or instructions. They learn through watching us. Every sigh, smile, raised voice, moment of patience, or moment of frustration shapes their understanding of what emotions are and how to manage them.

How simple daily habits improve mental health more than motivation

Motivation is a feeling, and feelings can be volatile, while habits give you real-life experience of doing anything. When you're in a good mood, you feel inspired; when stressed, tired, or overwhelmed, that inspiration disappears. Habits help a person to remain constantly active, which is essential for achieving goals and learn skills. It gives you real life experience and after doing any activity several times you will be able to develop the required skills to do work in better way.

Breaking It Down Schizophrenia Types and How Loved Ones Can Offer Support

Schizophrenia however is a chronic mental health disorder that is marked by the presence of psychotic symptoms like delusions, hallucinations, and/or disorganised behaviour and thought patterns along with social withdrawal and socio-occupational dysfunction.

मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के बिना स्वास्थ्य की कल्पना बेमानी

विकास की दौड़ में, किसी देश का आगे निकलना तभी संभव होता है, जब वहां की अधिकांश आबादी शारीरिक और मानसिक, दोनों तरह से स्वस्थ हो। विडंबना यह है कि शारीरिक तौर पर स्वस्थ होने को ही स्वास्थ्य का पैमाना मान लिया जाता है। लेकिन यह अर्धसत्य है। स्वस्थ मन अथवा मानसिक तौर पर स्वस्थ हुए बिना, स्वास्थ्य की कल्पना बेमानी है।

साठ से अधिक का हर सातवां व्यक्ति मनोविकार का शिकार

साठ से अधिक का हर सातवां व्यक्ति मनोविकार का शिकार

लगातार बढ़ रहे हैं बड़ी उम्र में मानसिक विकार के मामले

मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के लिए सामाजिक मेलजोल बहुत अहम

What are the signs of a Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood fluctuations — at one stage, you feel as though you can handle almost anything; at another, you can hardly get out of bed. About 7.5 to eight million people suffer from bipolar disorder.

Is Lifestyle Management the answer to optimum mental health

Lifestyle contributes more to an individual’s mental health, than we realise. Lifestyle factors such as physical activity, diet and nutrition, sleep hygiene, stress management, socialising, and recreation have a direct effect on our physical and mental health.

How to help someone with a mental health challenge

The COVID 19 Pandemic has surely taught us the importance of community and family. People across the globe have come together in times of absolute desperation. Our mental health too, has gone through a journey, and while so many of us managed to stay afloat, there are so many friends, loved ones, and family members that are still vulnerable.

Are Spirituality and Mental Health inter-related

In larger parts of the world today, spirituality is part of its fabric, in its very bases or is inextricably linked with the daily lives of its people.