Suicide is a major public health concern. The pandemic has resulted in a shift to a virtual model of delivery of mental health care, disrupting established processes for identifying people at increased risk of suicidal behaviour. The majority of the world was forced into a lockdown. Staying confined at home for longer periods had gotten …
Resiliency refers to an individual’s ability to overcome adversity by relying on both one’s internal and external resources. We are learning that resiliency isn’t a quality someone is born with, but rather a quality that can be fostered. We are also learning that one of the best ways to help prevent suicide is to help …
Road to Resiliency – Strategies to reduce the risk of suicide. Read More »
Around the world, the pandemic and the blockade of COVID19 have placed a huge burden on the public, governments and the economies of all countries. Although there are good reasons for isolation or confinement to prevent the spread of COVID19, they can cause various adverse effects in the form of physical, psychological, social and economic …
Increase In Suicidal Cases Due To Fear Of Covid-19 Read More »
“More than 1.39 lakh Indians died by suicide in the year 2019, 67 per cent of which were young adults (18-45 years), shows the latest data released by National Crimes Record Bureau (NCRB)”. A detailed age-wise breakup of causes of suicides as provided by the NCRB has provided report reveals that family issues, love affairs, …
Suicide in Youth: A Growing Threat and it’s Prevention Read More »
(Tips for the parents of students with Learning Disability during Covid-19) If you’re a parent or a caregiver whose world has flipped over by COVID-19, you’re definitely not alone. Since the time, the covid-19 wagon has begun, the parents in the house have taken over a new role – of being the co-teachers. And …
“Dyslexia”, what a heavy term. But let me tell you that dyslexia isn’t-an illness, it’s something that stays with the child for life, but with the right help and strategies, the challenges associated with dyslexia can be brought under control. When you come to know that your child has dyslexia, you would want to do …
The world suffers from a pandemic thrice in every century, once every 30 – 35 years and its consequences often have lasting effects. The nature of the 2019 pandemic however has been said to have permanent effects on the essence of human interactions globally. As the world shut down, humans were expected to stay …
What is adulting? being able to handle the situation in a mature way? Taking care of the others around you? Inspiring others in the most possible ways? Well, the answer is ‘NO’. There is no one definition of ‘adulting’. In fact, we all have the permission to make our own definition of adulting, especially in …
The youth today are faced with a constant expectation to deliver at the best of their abilities at all times. An ever-rising population, perpetually fluctuating economies, unemployment as a consequence of substitution by artificial intelligence and inflation are some of the causes that result in unrealistic expectations from the youth to deliver at unattainable standards. …
Performance Pressure – Causes and Impact on the Youth Read More »
Some of us are attracted to specific career paths from a young age. For others, choosing a career can be a slightly more complex matter. As different options available can be overwhelming, with the fear of making the wrong career choice. This array also means that it’s highly possible that there will be an ideal …
