Page 6 - Mental Health

Science of happiness: How to activate your body's natural happy hormones

Serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins are your natural happy hormones. Here's how simple lifestyle tweaks can lift your mood and lower stress, day after day

Why introverts burn out faster-and how they can protect their mental health

Introverts aren't shy or antisocial, they are simply misunderstood. Doctor explains how to manage overstimulation, stress, and mental health in today's fast-paced life

Office romance: Can love at work uplift or derail your mental health?

Workplace love can ease stress, boost morale, and even aid productivity-but it may also blur boundaries, fuel gossip, and affect your well-being. Psychiatrists weigh in on how to protect yourself

People with sensitive personalities more prone to anxiety, depression

New research reveals a strong link between sensitivity and mental health risks like anxiety and depression, but also improves response to care

This Independence Day, free yourself of stress with these simple techniques

Independence Day: Liberate yourself from daily stress with easy meditation and pranayama practices. Enhance mental clarity, reduce anxiety, and feel energised every day

Can positive affirmations rewire your brain? Here's what doctors say

Positive affirmations can rewire your brain's thinking patterns over time, but experts warn they work best as part of a broader mental wellness toolkit

Kinder kids more likely to eat fruits, veggies as teens, study finds

A UK study tracking 6,200 kids for over a decade links prosocial behaviour to better eating habits, offering parents a new reason to raise kinder kids

From fear to heart failure: Stalked women face 40% higher heart health risk

A 20-year Harvard-led study finds experiencing stalking and obtaining restraining orders linked to sharply higher heart disease and stroke risk in women

ChatGPT can't be your therapist anymore, here's what has changed and why

Curious why ChatGPT is no longer your go-to confidant? OpenAI now limits emotional advice, pushing users toward real-world support. Know what has changed

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

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

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

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

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

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

'ChatGPT Isn't Your Therapist': The Mental Health Cost of AI Therapy - BetterPlace Health Explains

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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

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

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

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