Setyawan did not mind helping out and continued to do so while working as a village secretary in Paringan, which is within the Ponorogo regency. He married Lamini in 1998. In 2005, Setyawan had to stop volunteering. “I had to stop doing it because I had tetanus,” she recounted. She nearly died, but she eventually … Read more
It is estimated that around 56 million Indians are living with depression. Another 38 million live with an anxiety disorder. India has some of the highest suicide rates in the world. The 2016 National Health Survey found that around 14% of the Indian population is in need of “active” mental health interventions. However, there are … Read more
Actor Prateik Chaudhary says that healthy physical health also goes a long way in caring for mental health. He says that good mental health is essential for survival. “Mental health is everything. I mean, if you are mentally stable, only you will be able to function and do all the other activities. Otherwise, you will … Read more
<!– –> Deepika Padukone shared this image. (courtesy: deepikapadukone) Deepika Padukone, who has been an active advocate for mental health awareness and struggled with depression in the past, is currently in Tamil Nadu’s Thiruvalllur, expanding her Live Love Laugh mental health foundation’s rural community mental health program ahead of World Mental Health Day on October … Read more
World Mental Health Day 2022: We all sing something daily, sometimes hourly, that brings us comfort and a bit of good luck. Most commonly, we find ourselves chanting ‘Mantras’. Although largely associated with prayers, religious offerings and proverbial incantations, mantras or ‘chants’ play a vital role in our daily lives in keeping us centered and … Read more
If we live in a world where conversion therapy exists, what does that tell us? It tells us that we live in a world where there is a certain social idea of ’normal’ gender and sexuality and if you don’t conform to it, you are seen as abnormal. Now, if you are classified as abnormal, … Read more
World Mental Health Day 2022: Do you often wake up feeling bored and exhausted and endless cups of tea and coffee only make your mood worse? You’re not alone. Daily stress builds up over a period of time and excessive screen time combined with a lack of quality sleep could literally wreak havoc on our … Read more
What is financial planning? Financial planning is a step-by-step process for achieving your life goals through effective money management. A financial plan serves as a road map as you travel through life. Essentially, it helps you keep control over your income, expenses, and investments so you can manage your finances and reach your goal. Financial … Read more