Healthshots - mental-health

Find your calm with sound therapy for anxiety relief

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:45:47 +0530

Anxiety has become a typical concern for many in today’s hectic environment. While traditional therapies and medications are beneficial, there is an increasing interest in alternative natural approaches. Sound therapy, an ancient method that leverages the power of sound vibrations, has emerged as one such promising remedy for anxiety. It uses specific sounds, frequencies, and …

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Tibetan singing bowls can help ward off mental health problems

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:09:44 +0530

In today’s hectic world, finding moments of peace might be challenging. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, our mental health often takes a backseat. However, a centuries-old approach can provide relaxation and rejuvenation: the art of Tibetan singing bowls. They are a traditional musical instrument used for meditation, healing, and relaxation. They are …

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K-dramas: Are Korean shows good for your mental health or not?

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:00:34 +0530

Are you familiar with Hallyu? It’s the Korean wave taking the world by storm. From intricate plots to stunning visuals to heart-fluttering romances, K-dramas have the power to engage viewers in their magical universe. They transport you to wonderful worlds where love conquers everything and dreams come true. This escapism might give you a momentary …

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Alia Bhatt diagnosed with ADHD: 10 global celebrities with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:59:03 +0530

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder, is usually spotted when a child starts having problems paying attention in school. It was the same with Indian actress Alia Bhatt, who while sharing her ADHD diagnosis, said that she used to “get zoned out from a young age”. She is not the only famous …

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Actress Alia Bhatt reveals ADHD diagnosis: Know all about this neurodevelopment disorder

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:30:09 +0530

Actress Alia Bhatt, who is currently promoting her newly released film Jigra alongside Vedang Raina, has revealed that she has been clinically diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). The 31-year-old reflected on early signs of being zoned out from a young age and eventually sought testing to understand the cause. However, Alia noted that …

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New mom Deepika Padukone shares her battle with burnout and sleep deprivation

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:59:10 +0530

On World Health Day, actress Deepika Padukone, founder of the Live Love Laugh foundation, and Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post and Thrive Global, shared their personal experiences with stress, burnout, and sleep deprivation. They discussed how these mental health issues can greatly impact decision-making and daily life. Both emphasized the importance of allowing …

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Yoga for anxiety: 7 simple yoga poses to feel better

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:00:53 +0530

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Try yoga. A natural way to calm your nerves, practising yoga for anxiety can help you get rid of negative thoughts. It combines physical exercise with mindfulness and calms the mind, reduces stress, and promotes overall well-being. Whether you have persistent anxiety or experience regular episodes of stress, yoga can be …

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How to create a positive work culture: 8 tips for leaders

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:30:26 +0530

Running a successful organization is never a one-man show. It depends on the cumulative efforts of the entire team working there. A workplace environment should be such that it should encourage employees to wake up every morning, flushed with positive energy and looking forward to the day at work. Workplace culture is the way the …

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What is abrosexuality? Know all about this trending sexual identity

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:39 +0530

A UK woman has confessed that she considers herself abrosexual – a term that has caused an online stir and become quite a buzzword in the world of sexual identities. She says her levels of sexual attraction as well as sexual orientation vary with time. Abrosexuality means that there are no fixed definitions of who …

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World Suicide Prevention Day: 10 ways to cope with suicide of a loved one

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:30:14 +0530

Losing a loved one to suicide is not only tragic, but also a very painful experience. It may leave you feeling sad, but that could also be accompanied by varied emotions such as guilt, shame and anger about not being able to help someone before they decided to give up on life. These can be …

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Teachers' Day: 8 ways to manage stress if you are a teacher

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:46 +0530

Stress can be an inevitable part of a teacher’s life. Piles of exam papers always stack up, student performance always plays up on the mind, and lesson plans need to be pre-planned. Club that with the emotional see-saw of personal life. While these instances are unavoidable, how a teacher responds to stress can spell the …

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Is toxic productivity taking a toll on your mental health? Know how to balance it

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:00:54 +0530

Do you have persistent 12-hour workdays? Do you find yourself turning down invitations from friends, neglecting healthcare appointments or joking about taking a hiatus from exercise? Are there times that you feel like going out and letting loose, but when you decide to go, something crops up in your mind about your pending projects? If …

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10 tell-tale signs you are addicted to stress

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:59:44 +0530

Have you ever found yourself chasing tight deadlines, juggling multiple tasks, or feeling anxious even when there is nothing urgent? You might be caught in a cycle of stress addiction, which many people do not even realise they have. Stress addiction happens when someone keeps seeking out or creating stressful situations because they feel more …

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Boost your IQ! 7 effective tips to increase your intelligence quotient

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:04:43 +0530

In the age of artificial intelligence, one cannot discount the importance of human intelligence! Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is the measure of a person’s intelligence, intellectual potential and mental agility. Factors like genetics, health, upbringing, education, social or economic status, and lifestyle can affect your IQ. Even if you are someone with a low IQ, you …

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Waking up with morning anxiety? Here's how to deal with it

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:30:22 +0530

Even after sleeping for hours at night, do you wake up feeling restless in the morning even before slipping out of bed? Experiencing mild stress or anxiety is a normal part of everyday life. Everyone may feel it at some point. However, if you excessively overthink situations that other people might see as non-threatening, it …

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Bare Minimum Monday: Is it a healthy way to beat the Monday blues?

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:59:12 +0530

Monday is often dreaded due to the transition from the relaxation and freedom of the weekend to the structured and demanding workweek. The abrupt shift can make you feel worse, especially if your weekend involved social activities, leisure, or simply rest. The idea of a full week of work ahead can seem overwhelming, and shoot …

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8 warning signs of sex addiction

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:30:43 +0530

Compulsive sexual behaviour, also known as hypersexuality and sexual addiction, is an intense focus on sexual behaviour, fantasies, or urges that are hard to control. This type of behaviour can cause a lot of distress and problems for your health, relationships, and work. A person who is addicted to sex can experience withdrawal symptoms if …

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Is hoarding a mental health illness? Know all about hoarding disorder

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:30:17 +0530

We might want to keep a top, even though it doesn’t fit us any more, or a torn shoe as it might have some sentimental value. We all have difficulty in parting away with things that matter to us. However, hoarding is when we struggle to discard many unnecessary objects, and we collect more than …

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Are you your biggest critic? Know how negative self-talk affects your mental health

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:00:11 +0530

Do you often find yourself thinking “I can’t do this” or “Nobody likes me”? These are all negative self-talk examples that we often engage in. Whether we are critical of other people’s actions or not, one person we are very critical about is ourselves. Making mistakes, and feeling irritated with ourselves is common, and we …

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The signs and side effects of a fragile ego — and how to deal with it

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:45:21 +0530

We all live with insecurities, and it is normal to have them. However, what matters more is how you think about yourself despite having those self-defined shortcomings. Do you accept your flaws and strive to improve them? If you accept them and make room for improvement, you are likely to have high self-belief and self-esteem. …

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Aquaphobia: 6 effective tips to overcome the fear of water

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:15:15 +0530

Does the thought of taking a swim or visiting a beach scare you to your core? If yes, you may have a fear of water. Medically known as aquaphobia, it can cause crippling fear in people who have a phobia of water. It is a fairly common phobia. Like other phobias, the severity can vary …

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: How does CBT work to treat depression and more?

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:30:55 +0530

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a popular talk therapy. But instead of talking about everything, CBT involves the patient and therapist discussing specific problems and setting goals. It focuses on the current problems, how the patient thinks and acts now rather than digging up the past. The therapist works with the patient to find …

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OCD is not just about cleanliness: Know what obsessive compulsive disorder actually means!

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 15:00:29 +0530

If you like seeing your kitchen spotless or feel the need to clean your room immediately after someone visits, you are labeled someone with an OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder. While OCD is often used synonymously with a compulsive need to clean everything around you, this disorder entails more than that. OCD is a debilitating mental …

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Do you feel socially exhausted? Try these 6 tips to manage the stress

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:30:11 +0530

While going out and meeting people may be a source of energy for some people, others may feel exhausted. Social exhaustion is a true blue thing! It can drain your energy, especially when you put too much effort, and experience burnout. Also referred to as introvert hangover or introvert burnout, social exhaustion is a type …

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Monsoon mood swings: Here’s why you get rainy day blues

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:15:12 +0530

Be it the lack of sunlight, the disruption of daily activities due to the rain or the constant humidity, monsoon can often be a gloomy time for many of us. If you are someone who has been experiencing low moods and lethargy during the rains, it isn’t just your imagination! The shift in weather can …

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