1. Alcohol interferes with the processes of memory and with new learning and can lead to memory impairment. 2. Alcohol interrupts normal sleep patterns and reduces REM sleep, which affects energy, mood and anxiety level. 3. Alcohol is a direct central nervous system depressant that interferes with mood stability and promotes anxiety and depression. 4. …
In 2017, 76 lakh people had bipolar disorder in India (The Lancet) but Indians are ignorant about mental health due to the stigma and prejudice against mental illness. Terms such as “Psycho”, ” Pagal” or “Mentally retarded” are used for people suffering with mental health problems. People prefer to take treatment from physician or neurologist for mental …
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Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in psychiatry, the branch of medicine devoted to study, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Eg: Anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, addiction, autism, ADHD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder,etc Neurologist is a physician who specializes in study, diagnosis and treatment of brain and nervous system disorders. Eg: Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Amyotrophic …
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नैराश्य कोणालाही येउ शकते श्रीमंत- गरीब, स्त्री-पुरूष, लहान मुले ते वृद्ध. नैराश्य जीवनाच्या सर्व घटकांवर प्रभाव करते. छोट्या छोट्या दैनंदिन गोष्टीपासून ते करिअरवर परिणाम होतो. नैराश्य हा एक मानसिक आजार आहे ज्यामध्ये व्यक्तीस नेहमी उदास व निराश वाटते व दैनंदिन कामे तसेच आनंददायी गोष्टीतील इंटरेस्ट कमी होतो. लक्षणे कुठली- १. सतत उदास/ निराश वाटते किवा …
Mental Health Issues in LGBTQ As the pride month comes to an end, let’s not forget the mental health challenges the LGBTQ individuals have to face. LGBTQ individuals are more than twice as likely as heterosexuals to have a mental health disorder in their lifetime. They are 2.5 times more likely to experience depression, anxiety, …
LGBTQ (लेस्बियन, गे, बाइसेक्शुअल, ट्रांसजेंडर ) and Mental Health Read More »