Self-harm, suicide prevention and India crisis helplines

What is self- harm? Self-harm is a form of behaviour in which an individual deliberately injures himself by cutting or burning or harming themselves in any other self- injurious way. It’s a sign of emotional distress and a form of a coping mechanism. Prevalence of the behaviour Self-harm is very common and affects more people …

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What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a usual way of reacting to danger, it is the fight-or-flight response that is triggered when you feel threatened by any person or a situation. In simple fashion, Anxiety is a state that occurs when you feel threatened in any situation. Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and …

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When “looking at the bright side” is a dull solution to stresses

How many times has it happened that you want to be helpful to a distressed friend and you end up saying…“relax, look at the bright side.”? A number of times, I am sure. We all have, at some point in life tried to make people see positive when they are feeling like they are going …

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Is your anxiety attack excessive and persistent?

Mental distress, unless it reaches severe levels, is considered trivial and ignored. Anxiety is often confused as the body’s natural response to daily stress. As a result, our focus is never on discovering the trigger points unless it reaches excessive and persistent levels. Depending on the situation, everyone experiences anxiety in life at varying levels. …

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