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In mental health crises, a 911 call now brings a mixed team of helpers — and maybe no cops
By the time Kiki Radermacher, a mental health therapist, arrived at a Missoula, Montana, home on an emergency 911 call in late May, the man who had called for help was backed into a corner and yelling at police officers. The home, which he was renting, was about to be sold. He had called 911 […]
Can you run off a bad mood? New facial scanner tool measures impact of exercise on your mind
How good is exercise for your mind, really? The idea that exercise can help to boost our mental health is nothing new – the benefits of moving more are well documented in helping to treat depression, reduce anxiety, improve self-esteem, memory and thinking skills. For the average armchair athlete though, it’s almost impossible to quantify […]
Woman who became 'allergic' to her high-stress job quits to travel the world
Caitlin Taylor, 30, only went into the field of finance after she Googled ‘how to make the most money’. But within months of moving to London for a job as an investment banker, the ‘work hard, play hard’ lifestyle took a huge toll on her health. Essentially, she developed an allergy to her high-stress job, […]
‘Our mind is a very tricky place’: Sanjana Sanghi writes a note on mental health
There has never been a "rule book" to help us humans on how to "cope" with such harsh times, the actor said The current health crisis in the country has left us all mentally drained. In times like these, our mind often poses questions, sometimes persistently: are we doing enough? Dil Bechara actor Sanjana Sanghi […]
Mayim Bialik Is Recovering from Anorexia: ‘I’m Trying to Release the Pressure of Caring’
Mayim Bialik is working towards recovery from anorexia and disordered eating, she shared for the first time this week. The Big Bang Theory alum, 45, opened up about her battle with eating disorders in the latest episode of her new podcast, Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, Yahoo! News reported. Speaking with author and activist Glennon Doyle, Bialik […]
Symptoms of hoarding
Compulsive hoarding is a mental health condition where the patient is unable to get rid of often meaningless and useless stuff so much so that it starts to encroach on his or her living space. The commonest manifestation is a house over full with stuff. Characteristic symptoms of hoarding The characteristics of compulsive hoarding behavior […]
What is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender is a basic element that helps make up an individual's personality and sense of self. Gender dysphoria is a condition in which the patient feels that his or her gender identity is a mismatch with their actual biological sex. Biological sex and gender identity Biological sex is determined based on the appearance of the […]
Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are mainly characterized by an unnecessary worry, distress and tension. This may lead to disturbances in concentration, sleep and regular social and work related functioning. Symptoms vary from person to person and generally develop slowly. The symptoms may be physical or psychological. (1, 2, 3, 4) Primary symptoms The primary symptom is usually […]
3 things that will help you breathe better, lowering your stress levels and blood pressure
There are ways to breathe that promote health, and ways to breathe that deteriorate it, journalist James Nestor details in his book, "Breathe: The New Science of a Lost Art." To breathe better right now, breathe through your nose, focus on your exhale, and choose foods that force you to chew. Visit Insider's homepage for […]