How stress can turn deadly for pilots
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In the last week, two Indian pilots died 24 hours apart. An IndiGo captain died after collapsing at a boarding gate in Nagpur and a senior pilot with Qatar Airways, flying from Delhi to Doha as a passenger, fell ill on board and died. Earlier, a pilot on LATAM Airlines flying from Florida to Santiago, carrying 271 people on board, died after collapsing in the bathroom. 
Majority of doctors facing mounting stress and burnout (July 1 is Doctors’ Day)
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It is an important occasion that gives the opportunity to showcase gratitude to doctors; through events, appreciation posts, spreading awareness and supporting doctors' wellness.In a study conducted by the Indian Medical Association, it was found that 82 per cent of doctors in India.
Lifestyle choices increase risk of developing brain tumours: Experts
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Dr. Sridhar PS, MBBS, MD (Radiotherapy), DNB (Radiotherapy) at HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru, stated that environmental factors and lifestyle choices such as chemical exposure, radiation, smoking, and unhealthy diets increase the risk of developing brain tumours.
Is mental health support a key element of inclusive work culture?
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As we peel back the layers of corporate norms, it becomes evident that mental health support stands as an irreplaceable pillar in creating an environment where every employee can thrive. Just as the human mind holds endless potential, embracing mental health support is the key to unlocking the untapped potential within each individual.
Covid & Climate change negatively impacted young Indians' mental health
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Climate change affected the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. Young people with a mental illness and without social support are at an increased risk of climate change induced mental ill-health. Covid-19 resulted in a similar increase in psychological distress. Incidents of depression, anxiety and insomnia have increased due to the upheavals that people were experiencing including loss of livelihood and breaking of social bonds.
Does agitation or moodiness classify as a severe mental disorder?
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Agitation can be exceedingly painful and upsetting. It also interferes with social connections and professional performance, and in some cases, it raises the likelihood that someone would damage himself or others. "People who suffer from mood problems may be more likely to become agitated. Bipolar illness and depression are examples of mood disorders that can be treated medically and cause changes in cognition, energy, and behaviour. Anyone can be affected by them, regardless of age, ethnicity, or social standing," says Kanchan Rai, an emotional and mental well-being coach.
The Power of Positive Thinking
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Optimism also falls back and relies on the same internal experience of having successfully manifested life either through wishes, desires, deeds, thoughts, words, or intentions all put together. May it be faith or optimism. What comes to light is positivity in regular terms.
Anxiety, depression found to be most prevalent among Covid patients
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One in every 10 women and one in every 14 men were found to be having mental health issues. Among women, housewives had the highest prevalence of mental health issues, in the urban areas one in every 11 individuals and in rural one in every 14 individuals were found with mental health issues.
7 audiobooks to help you sleep better
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This high-quality hypnosis audiobook has aided thousands of people to overcome their sleep disorders and insomnia. The audiobook contains two tracks. While one track utilises professional hypnotherapy techniques to help drift you into a deep relaxing sleep every night, track two is titled "Lucid Dreams for Problem Solving", and is a hypnotherapy session that can cure sleeplessness and bad dreams
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