Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is marked by three most predominant characteristics, namely 1. Lack of communication2. Poor socialization skills3. Repetitive behavior. This April, Autism Awareness Month, we at MHT India aim to bring to you multiple research-backed blogs, podcasts, webinars, and products, curated by mental health professionals, in order to spread awareness about …
Anxiety around having a child with special needs can be extremely daunting. Each child is unique and each child has a different way of showing the traits that might not be “normal”. Parents or primary caregivers have a hard time accepting any sort of deviation from this so-called “normal”. Observing the traits, identifying them, finding …
The pandemic caused by coronavirus is one of a kind situation for people across the globe. The measures undertaken to stop the spread of the virus has caused various disruptions in work and family routines. Moreover, it is a much more difficult time for parents as well as children with Autism. Time to put your …
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Going through occasional anxiety is a part of normal life; it is how our body responds to stress. But when is it that we should consider this feeling as a red flag? When the feeling of fear is with you all the time. So much so it begins to interfere with your daily life. When …
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Caregiving, especially long term caregiving, has an impact on the mental as well as the emotional health of the caregiver. This podcast episode is joined by Ms. Rikhia Sen Gupta where she discusses the role of acceptance in caregiver mental health. Ms. Rikhia is a mother of a child with special needs; Rohaan. She is …
Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation that is also popular by other names such as “ Yogic Sleep” or “Effortless Relaxation”. Yoga nidra is derived from two Sanskrit words which means union or one pointed awareness (Yoga or Yuj) and sleep (Nidra). According to the ancient Indian scriptures, it has been practised widely …
Insomnia is not just a lack of sleep at night. It is a mental disorder that can make the process of sleep as well as the hours of waking up extremely difficult for an individual. It can be short-term insomnia (acute) or long-term insomnia (chronic). Insomnia symptoms may include: Trouble falling asleep at night Frequent …
Dream Journal or dream journal is a therapeutic technique that has recently gained popularity. For most of us, our dreams do not make any sense. They are absurd,confusing, full of unrealistic situations, strange colours and most of the time, easily forgettable. What if there is a way to actually make sense of these dreams and …
