Zumba is therapy!
Posted on 22 Jul 2024
Life is definitely one of the biggest thrillers, each turn novel, each unique, some shocking, some wonderfully amazing. Taking it all in our stride and moving forward is the way of life.
Dr Mona Nongmeikapam
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Shija Academy of Health Sciences, Imphal, Manipur
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Never too early never too late
Posted on 20 Sept 2023
Research indicates that all Dementias start many years prior to symptoms. Hence much more focus needs to be emphasized on creating awareness of the lifelong brain health interventions and healthier choices that can be made.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2023: Creating Hope Through Action
Posted on 9 Sept 2023
Amid the violence and unrest in Manipur, rising mental health issues are yet another collateral damage. This World Suicide Prevention Day 2023, create hope through action, that there is an alternative to suicide.
Mental health conditions can be effectively treated, but more investment needed
Posted on 10 Oct 2022
WMHD 2022: The latest figures predict that one in four people will suffer from some mental illness in any given year, hence 'Making mental health and well-being for all a global priority'.
Recalling Alzheimer once again! Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s
Posted on 21 Sept 2022
World Alzheimer’s Day 2022: Without us being aware, Dementia is seeping into our neighbourhoods, homes, hometowns, bringing confusion and despair.
Step up for breastfeeding - educate and support
Posted on 13 Aug 2022
The most heartening part of this World Breastfeeding Week 2022 event was that there were many male subject-experts and dignitaries, removing the draconian notion that breast-feeding is a “women’s issue”.
Do prayers have the power to heal?
Posted on 31 Aug 2021
Check out these explanations as to how and why prayers help.
Bereavement and Grief: When do you need medication?
Posted on 8 Jan 2021
Losing someone to the cruel hands of death is never easy and trying to be there for people who are undergoing the process of grief is almost as challenging.
Bidding Goodbye 2020 with a toast of Corona: Cheers!
Posted on 1 Jan 2021
Mental Health workers are humans in the garb of superheroes. Do be patient, a condescending “Good job” just do the trick.
What's wrong with the traditional elopement practice?
Posted on 27 Dec 2020
ITA-SA, CHELLAGUMSI: A call for discontinuation of the traditional elopement practice amid the rise in rape cases and other crime against women in Manipur.
My tryst with preeclampsia, again!
Posted on 17 Dec 2020
Preeclampsia is a lethal illness that can in one careless moment cost two lives and affect several others in its aftermath.
World Mental Health Day 2020: Why invest in Mental Health?
Posted on 9 Oct 2020
The World Federation for Mental Health has designated the theme for World Mental Health Day 2020 as “Mental Health for All: Greater Investment, Greater Access,” and urges increased investment in appropriate and equitable mental health services, including support for the social determinants of health to address mental health promotion and prevention.
World Alzheimer’s Day 2020: Why talk about Dementia?
Posted on 21 Sept 2020
This year, the goal is to get everyone, whose daily lives get affected or could potentially get affected by the condition, talking about it.
Combating addiction in COVID-19 times
Posted on 25 Jun 2020
Social and economic burden, uncertainty and restrictions brought about by the pandemic has resulted in dramatic rise in anxiety and other psychological distress universally, pushing many people to seek solace in these harmful substances.
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