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Relationship Tips for Men
Love is all about knowing, accepting, and supporting each other. A good relationship cannot be based on the assumption that at all times one partner needs to sacrifice his or her own interests or accept all responsibilities on behalf of the other. Instead, both partners should feel appreciated and respected. Every relationship has its joys…
New Year Resolution for Mental Wellbeing!
Starting a new year always seems like a perfect opportunity for a new beginning. We promise ourselves that we will exercise more, spend time with our families, learn something new, reduce our stress levels, and take care of ourselves. However, as work and duties get in the way, most of these resolutions fade away. The…
The Attitude of Gratitude
Gratitude involves acknowledging and being grateful for those people, events and things which add value to our life. While we are brought up being taught to express our gratitude to those who have helped us by saying ‘thank you,’ there can be something beyond just being polite in showing gratitude. We can actually practice gratitude…
Stop AIDS: Prevention is Better than Cure
HIV/AIDS is a term that is usually used interchangeably to refer to the same disease, but the truth is that they are different terms where HIV refers to the human immunodeficiency virus whereas AIDS refers to the final stage of HIV infection. Today, HIV is not considered to be a life-ending virus since there is…
10 Essentials of a Happy and Successful Marriage
A marriage is not just about two people getting married to one another; it is about two people merging in personality, family, values, routines, obligations, aspirations, and expectations. Just like any other kind of relation, marriage comes with its joyous times as well as tough times. Changes take place in life, and differences are certain…
5 Ways to Overcome a Painful Break-up
A break-up can leave you feeling like a part of your life has suddenly disappeared. Even when you know the relationship was not working, the emotional pain can still be difficult to handle. You may find yourself thinking about the person repeatedly, replaying old conversations, checking their social media, or wondering what you could have…
Am I an Alcoholic? – Self Test
Have you ever asked yourself: “Am I drinking too much?” Or: “Is there an issue with my drinking?” You might be drinking after a long stressful day, with your friends on the weekends, even several times a week and still have doubts about whether your drinking behavior is a problem for you. The crucial point…
Bipolar Affective Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
What is Bipolar Affective Disorder? Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD) is a mental disorder marked by frequent episodes of extreme “highs” (mania) and “lows” (depression) in an individual’s mood. Those affected by this illness experience changes in their mood as well as their energy and behaviour in an episodic manner with periods of normal mood in…
Treatment and Management of Schizophrenia
Getting treated Once the treatment starts, the patient gets better, gradually starts to think precisely and the distorted beliefs will go slowly. About 1 in 4 people with schizophrenia have complete remission and stay well for long years. Many take a longer time to respond to the treatment depending on their condition. Most will recover…
Personality Disorder – An Overview
Courtesy: Ms.Gulshera Valyani, Psychologist, Ahana Hospitals Personality refers to characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling and behavior that make up who we are and how we feel about ourselves. Personality is relatively consistent over different life situations and therefore helps predict one’s behavior in a particular situation. Childhood plays a crucial role in the life of…