Sukhbir’s shift as a mental health nurse started like any other, but soon took a frightening turn

Sukhbir’s shift as a mental health nurse started like any other, but soon took a frightening turn

Sukhbir Seehra’s day at work as a mental health nurse in the psychiatric emergency room at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) started like any other. But it descended into chaos when a patient disagreed with a doctor’s decision. “The doctor told him, ‘You will be discharged,’” Seehra said. “Obviously, he didn’t like the … Read more

Mental health can become a bigger threat than corona, know what the WHO report says

Mental health can become a bigger threat than corona, know what the WHO report says

WHO Report On Mental Illness: Anxiety, depression are the most common mental health related diseases which are spreading rapidly all over the world. This disease is more in people from countries where income is normal or slightly less, but cases related to mental health are reported more in countries with high income. The reason behind … Read more

Airy menace: The hidden benefit of exercising in a mask

Airy menace: The hidden benefit of exercising in a mask

Keeping your mask on while exercising in busy urban areas can have multiple benefits. Photo / 123RF Wearing a mask while exercising on busy roads has another benefit besides helping protect against covid. By Nicky Pellegrino Since the pandemic began, it has become more common to see people wearing masks while exercise in crowded urban … Read more