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Parents and Mental Health Discussions

Parents and Mental Health Discussions In many Indian households, the big hush-hush topic is mental health, especially when it comes to teenagers and young adults. In a video about the issue, one of Instagram’s favorite content creators, Kareema Barry, brings up common remarks that Indian parents are infamous for making. When you’re in tears laughing about …

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Myths and Cysts: Demystifying PCOD

Myths and Cysts: Demystifying PCOD Leela Moza writes — for a disease that is so widespread, PCOD is not often discussed in mainstream media. In fact, around 200 million women worldwide have been diagnosed with PCOD. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOD is a hormonal, reproductive and metabolic dysfunction which leads to irregular menstrual cycles, acne, hair loss, weight gain …

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10 Bollywood Movies That Got Mental Illness (Mostly) Right

10 Bollywood Movies That Got Mental Illness (Mostly) Right Sidharth Iyer writes  Mental health is an integral part of health and wellness among individuals. It broadly refers to an array of activities directly or indirectly related to the mental well-being, prevention of mental disorders, and treatment and rehabilitation of people affected by mental disorders. According to the …

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Marginalized communities and Mental health talk 101

Marginalized communities and Mental health talk 101 Nikita Ghodke writes: Marginalized communities are often relegated to the borders of society. They are deprived of the elementary control of their lives, leaving them handicapped. Sociologists say these communities majorly impact the development of human beings and society. The end goal of any society is to empower …

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