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Understanding the Neurobiology of Sleep: Brain Function, Sleep Stages, and Impact on Mental Health

An average human being spends one-third of their day sleeping as sleep is the most important part of daily routine, just like eating food or drinking water. Sleep provides energy to keep going throughout the day; good quality sleep means

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Amitabh Bachchan’s Health Rumors: The Psychological Impact of Angioplasty

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan quickly dispelled false health rumors, putting an end to rumors that he was admitted to the spital. Earlier in the day, rumors of a possible angioplasty to treat a leg clot or blocked artery sent fans

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A Deep Dive into the Mental Healthcare Act 2017

Mental health is different from general health because, in some cases, people with mental illness may not be able to make decisions for themselves. Sufferers do not receive proper treatment, while their families try to hide their condition out of

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Paraphilic Disorders: Symptoms, Types and Treatment

It is very normal for us as human beings to have a need for sex in life and it is a very normal part of everybody’s life. It is also very common for people to have unconventional thoughts about their

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The Connection Between Poverty and Mental Health

There are multiple causes of mental health problems like past trauma, childhood abuse, social isolation, stigma, excessive stress, etc. Some mental health problems get in genes and then may run in families. Among these, poverty is one of the causes

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Report Released By WHO Supporting Deinstitutionalization Of Mental Health Patients

A recent report released on 28th February 2024 by Ms. Saima Wazed, the Regional Director of Southeast Asia for the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for the deinstitutionalization of mental health care for people with mental illnesses in South

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Understanding the Mental Health of Homeless People

Globally, homelessness is a significant social and public health issue. Certain mental health conditions may arise from homelessness, or vice versa, due to a variety of individual and systemic reasons. The phrase “houseless population” is used in the Census of

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How Early Puberty Impacts the Mental Health of the Child

In a world where you get to hear, “You’re no more a child to go, sit and play; Come help me with the chores of the house” and “Do not sit among the adults, go out and play”. Between both

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Understanding the Overlap in Mental Illnesses

A mental disorder is a general word describing a wide variety of psychological disorders that impact behaviour, cognitive abilities, and day-to-day functioning. They affect your emotions, thoughts, and behaviour. Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and depression are a few common

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WHO Sets New Diagnostic Guidelines for Mental and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new, complete diagnostic guide for mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders called the clinical descriptions and Diagnostic Requirements for ICD-11 Mental, behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ICD-11 CDDR). “Accurate diagnosis is often the first

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