Month: May 2019

Living: The wired generation Home Articles Living: The wired generation To be or not to be, that’s the question (sic Shakespeare). This is relevant even today when it comes to young people, technology and their social media presence. Developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst Erik Erikson describes the adolescent years as ‘identity v/s role confusion’. These key formative years require careful moulding by responsible adults, parents or teachers.A supportive family and peer group are vital for a young person attempting to make sense of the world. Children today are well-travelled. They have easy access to technology, the internet and its accompanying dangers. Their exposure to the outside world is immense. Do parents need to fear this and protect their children more? Or is it better to open up... Read More at : https://www.deccanherald.com/living/health-and-well-being/wired-generation-670392.html ...

Stay ahead of the game Home Articles Stay ahead of the game In the era of technology and a changing social fabric, cyberbullying and gaming are here to stay, if we don’t understand them better and support our youth. Unlike many physical health-related epidemics that affect populations rapidly and disappear, epidemics related to mental illnesses are sneaky, insidious beasts that silently grow within. Symptoms of mental ailments may not even be apparent until it is too late. With the help of strong triggers like cyberbullying and gaming, mental illnesses have been silently taking lives worldwide by pushing the victims to take extreme measures like suicide. Cyberbullying and gaming are different, although both may escalat... Read More at : https://www.deccanherald.com/content/632134/stay-ahead-game.html ...

How to raise a hormonal teen Home Articles take a chill pill. Picture a teenager – raging hormones, puberty-induced bodily, emotional and behavioural changes, a need for acceptance by one’s peer group, an evolving need for autonomy and independence, academic pressures – a simmering volcano is what comes to mind... Read More at : https://www.deccanherald.com/content/598067/how-raise-hormonal-teen.html ...

How to survive the downward spiral of anxiety ? Home Articles Population studies highlight a surge in the use of antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication in women, while clinicians see increasingly complex presentations of stress, anxiety and depression in female patients. Societal patterns and trends over... Read More at : https://www.deccanherald.com/content/573350/how-survive-downward-spiral-anxiety.html Read More at : https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/ramyamohanuk-986/mental-health-science-and-the-creative-arts_b_9755826.html...

When do work related mental health difficulties surface? Home Articles The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), UK revealed in 2014/15 that 440,000 people reported that work-related stress was making them ill - 40% of all work-related illness (NHS UK). Population studies highlight a surge in antidepressants/anxiolytics in working age adults. Clinicians see more complex stress/anxiety/depression in working adults. Mind and body are irrevocably entwined. Prevention is invaluable - cure is never comparable. Stress/anxiety release hormones like Cortisol- Short bursts are protective, prolonged release affects our body/functioning. Read More at : https://www.changeboard.com/article-details/16310/when-do-work-related-mental-health-difficulties-surface- Read more at: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/ramyamohanuk-986/academic-pressure-in-children_b_9806602.html...

Perfectionism in the workplace Home Articles Let us consider perfectionism in the workplace. Needing to ensure tasks are completed well is essential to any organisation and its employees. The concept of ‘quality’ is inherently based on ensuring consistent high standards that require a clear dose of aiming for perfectionism. However, tight work schedules, deadlines and pressures in the context of an individualistic /familial/ organisational culture of high expectations and a quest for perfectionism can promote anxiety and contribute to reduced work efficiency/output. Read More at : https://www.changeboard.com/article-details/16368/perfectionism-in-the-workplace Read More at : http://europepmc.org/abstract/MED/17292486/reload=0;jsessionid=mCS51NeuCGJkfxCPZe4K.18...

Academic Pressure in Children, Young People Home Articles Child spending sleepless nights? Here's what you do! Sleep problems in children are one of the most common issues families face today. In a changing world with limited social support, children as well as parents find managing the day very difficult after a disrupted night's sleep. This in turn affects the child's school/exam performance and family life considerably. So, how does a parent recognize difficulties and when do they seek help for their child? All of us have an internal body clock that regulates our 24-hour sleep-wake cycle. Sleep problems occur when this internal clock does not work properly – difficulties with sleeping become sleep difficulties over a period of time. What's causing the sleep problems? Common sleep problems in children and adolescents can broadly be divided into problems with falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up too early or late, or a combination of the above. The causes for these vary greatly with the age...

Using Science and the Creative Arts to Enhance Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being Home Articles 'Creativity' is applicable to a broad spectrum with Science and Creative art on either end. Where and how the twain meet for the betterment of individuals, communities and cultures is the eternal question. The answer is surprisingly simple-in the fascinating conundrum called the human mind! Dr Ramya Mohan Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Educator with the National Health Service UK (NHS) since 2008. "Life isn't a support-system for art. It's the other way around." Read More at : https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/dr-ramya-mohan/mental-health-science-and-the-creative-arts_b_9755826.html ...

Academic Pressure in Children, Young People and Their Families: Expectations Vs Results - How Do We Cope? Home Articles Younger children may experience nightmares or exhibit difficult behaviours. They can refuse to attend school. Struggling to concentrate in lessons / whilst preparing for their exams, loss of interest in their day-to-day activities and hobbies can lead to gradually withdrawal and social isolation. Such a topical topic as GCSE fever hits our nation! Today's world is increasingly competitive and unforgiving. There is tremendous pressure on children, young people and their families to ensure better exam results and academic outcomes. Understandably, parents, educators and politicians consider this topic high priority. Multiple exam preparatory businesses are found just round the corner and online. Parents are willing to invest huge amounts of money to further their child's education. Read More at : https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/dr-ramya-mohan/academic-pressure-in-children_b_9806602.html ...

9 practical ways the countryside can improve your mental health Home Articles Living in the countryside has many benefits - the fresh air, the head space, the stunning views and the community spirit. But we want to delve a little deeper into country living and look at the positive effects it can have on our mental health in particular. To do so, we spoke to psychiatrist Dr Ramya Mohan about the practical ways the countryside can improve our wellbeing, reduce stress and anxiety, and generally make us feel happier. This is what we found out... Read More at : https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a600/countryside-improve-mental-health/ ...