Social Isolation during the Lockdown and its dynamics.
Ms Asmita Sharma, Consultant Psychotherapist.( Mphil Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy) Dr. Sugandha Gupta, Consultant Psychiatrist The COVID-19 outbreak has brought upon humanity an unprecedented and challenging situation. The pandemic has made this a shared experience that we all are undergoing in the isolation of our homes. Some of us may have people we care around us, and […]
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COVID19 PANDEMIC – WHAT WE NEED TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN!
Dr. Sugandha Gupta, Senior Consultant psychiatrist,Delhi Mind Clinic. The world is under the siege of a deadly virus and all humankind is struggling to stay safe. This is not the first time though, we have had the Spanish flu, the measles, smallpox in the past: but this is different! Never before has the world been […]
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Why do we need to talk about children’s mental health in the current crisis?
Ms.Nikita Jain (child psychologist) , Dr. Sugandha Gupta (Senior Consultant Psychiatrist). The current scenario is indeed an unprecedented time for all of us. As all of us struggle with our own worries and anxieties, we forget that our children are really facing an enormous disruption to their lives too. Some of us might believe that […]
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How to survive and thrive in Corona times?
The nationwide lockdown/ curfew has been dominating our lives since the Hon’ble Prime Minister took to this seemingly difficult decision. Tough not just for the Government but for each one of us. Ushering in many perceived difficulties, one of them being boredom and solitude. The fear of being to myself or of being left alone. […]
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OCD: A vicious cycle
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a tormenting illness that makes one oscillate between the realms of reality and those derived from the confines of one’s mind. Knowing what is not logical and yet being unable to convince oneself despite wanting to; is the biggest agony there can be for anyone. But why does this happen? How […]
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day 2018 – Young people and mental Health in a Changing World!
Challenges that young people face: bullying internet gender issues academic pressures career challenges psychoactive substance use/ Drugs sexual abuse/threat relational issues quicker onset into adulthood cyber crimes – blackmail, sexual threats peer pressures need for financial independence unattainable virtual world demands gaming addiction pornography addiction
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day 2018 – Young people and mental Health in a Changing World!
World Mental Health Day 2018 – Young people and mental Health in a Changing World! Challenges that young people face : Internet addiction I have 1034 friends, and all of them like me a lot I think I can be called a leader, there are a lot many who follow me There is a lot […]
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