Page 4 - Mental Health
Validation, loneliness, insecurity: Why young people are turning to ChatGPT
An alarming trend of young adolescents turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT to express their deepest emotions and personal problems is raising serious concerns among educators and mental health professionals. Experts warn that this digital "safe space" is creating a dangerous dependency, fueling validation-seeking behaviour, and deepening a crisis of communication within families. They said that this digital solace is just a mirage, as the chatbots are designed to provide validation and engagement, potentially embedding misbeliefs and hindering the development of crucial social skills and emotional resilience. Sudha Acharya, the Principal of ITL Public School, highlighted that a dangerous mindset has taken root among youngsters, who mistakenly believe that their phones offer a private sanctuary. "School is a social place a place for social and emotional learning," she told PTI. "Of late, there has been a trend amongst the young adolescents... They think th
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Gut feelings are real: How mental health impacts your digestive well-being
From constant bloating to IBS flare-ups, your gut may be reacting to mental stress-doctors explain how to restore balance from the inside out
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The death of a banker: Navigating unbearable pressure and expectations
When targets are overwhelming, senior management and customers are both impatient, and there is constant fear, not every banker has the resilience to survive and thrive
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SC urges coaching centres to appoint counsellors, train staff for students
The Supreme Court issues 15 guidelines to safeguard students' mental health, including mandatory appointments of trained professionals and staff training on mental health support
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Your brain might have aged faster during the pandemic, even without Covid-19
A new study finds the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated brain ageing in healthy adults by over five months, raising fresh alarms about stress, inequality, and mental health
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Not just neck pain: How longer screen time is quietly damaging your health
As digital dependency grows, experts warn that prolonged screen time is taking a toll on posture, sleep, and overall health, with many of its effects deeply interconnected
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Luxury rehab centres on the rise as affluent Indians seek mental care
High-end rehab centres offering private villas, gourmet meals and holistic therapy are gaining popularity in India as wealthy patients choose discretion and personalised treatment
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From weakness to shame: 15 mental health myths that harm more than help
From 'snap out of it' to 'only adults suffer,' mental health experts debunk 15 common myths that continue to deepen stigma and delay recovery
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Office gossip harming your peace? Here's how to protect your mental health
From subtle whispers to toxic chatter, workplace gossip can damage your mental health-experts share ways to set boundaries, stay calm, and reclaim your peace
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Love bad news? Why you can't stop doomscrolling and how to break free
Experts explain how doomscrolling triggers anxiety, sleep issues, and chronic stress-and what you can do to break free from compulsive news checking
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From blood pressure to mental health, key health checks men must not skip
From blood pressure to mental health, these essential screenings help men detect silent health risks early and stay ahead of preventable chronic conditions
Youth addiction spikes across India, experts urge mental health push
As drug use rises among India's youth, experts call for early screening, mental health support, and community rehab over punitive action to turn the tide
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This is what 'magic mushrooms' do to cancer patients with depression
A new study finds that psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound in magic mushrooms, can offer long-term relief from depression and anxiety in cancer patients
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How undiagnosed ADHD raises addiction risk, especially in women
Experts warn that undiagnosed ADHD can lead to addiction due to impulsivity, emotional dysregulation and subtle symptoms often overlooked in adult women
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Speak up at work: What to do when you're feeling ignored and invisible
Being constantly overlooked can erode your confidence and mental health-experts explain how to speak up at work, seek feedback, and protect your self-worth
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Rural schools in US struggle as Trump admin cuts mental health grants
In parts of rural upstate New York, schools have more than 1,100 students for every mental health provider. In a far-flung region with little public transportation, those few school counsellors often are the only mental health professionals available to students. Hennessey Lustica has been overseeing grant-funded efforts to train and hire more school psychologists, counsellors and social workers in the Finger Lakes region, but those efforts may soon come to end a casualty of the Trump administration's decision to cancel school mental health grants around the country. Cutting this funding is just going to devastate kids, said Lustica, project director of the Wellness Workforce Collaborative in the Seneca Falls Central School District. The workforce that we're developing, just in my 21 school districts it's over 20,000 kids that are going to be impacted by this and not have the mental health support that they need. The $1 billion in grants for school-based mental health programs were
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Does your job involve meeting people? It may raise diabetes risk: Study
A 14-year study of nearly 3 million people found that emotional strain in public-facing roles may increase type 2 diabetes risk by up to 47 per cent
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When office work haunts you after hours: What's happening in your brain?
Why can't you stop thinking about work even after logging off? A psychiatrist explains how work stress lingers in your mind, affecting your health, sleep, and relationships
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Burnout at work: When stress becomes serious, and what to do next
People often dismiss burnout as a temporary rough patch. But ignoring the signs could lead to serious mental health issues. Here's how to recognise the difference
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