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Digital Resources for Managing Mental Health of Parents of Children with Autism

Autism, Autism, Blog / By / May 31, 2021 / Leave a Comment

Parents of children with autism are exposed to mental health challenges such as keeping patience, managing focus and calm, not losing hope as well as depressive and anxious thoughts. When taking care of their child, parents easily neglect their health, especially mental health.  Moreover, the pandemic has caused additional burden on parents of children with …

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Mental Illness and Intelligence are two different things

Blog, Mental Health in India, Mental Health in India / By / April 18, 2021 / Leave a Comment

Why do we conduct research on a particular topic? To scientifically prove our specific point with the help of observed facts and figures. I am not a researcher nor am I thinking of becoming one but after talking to the people like me who are suffering from mental illness and what they are feeling, I …

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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? | Future Learn

Autism, Autism, Blog, Future Learn, Online Courses / By / May 4, 2021 / 1 Comment

Autism Spectrum Disorder was identified over 70 years ago and since then it has undergone many revisions since the time of it’s inception. The word “Autism” came into use for the first time in 1908 when it was used to describe a subset of schizophrenic patients who were especially withdrawn and self-absorbed. On May 18, …

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Transition to Adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorder | Rhea Vivek Kambli

Autism, Autism, Blog / By / April 7, 2021 / Leave a Comment

Being on the Autism Spectrum brings unique challenges to the table for the child as well as the family. Being a parent/sibling/caregiver of an ASD individual means a lifelong commitment towards the child’s development through ages. But the ultimate goal is to prepare our children to be independent as an adult. Our existence is temporary …

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Is Happiness Overrated?

Blog, Happiness, World Happiness Day / By / March 25, 2021 / Leave a Comment

Is happiness overrated? Maybe.. maybe not! But is constantly chasing happiness having an oppositive effect on your mental health, absolutely! This World Happiness Day, we at MHT India thought to explore the most common emotion, happiness, and look at the same with a critical eye. First, what exactly is Happiness? Research in the field of positive psychology often defines …

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Get Good Quality Sleep with Yoga Nidra

Apps, Blog, Eka Meditation, Sleep / By / April 23, 2021 / Leave a Comment

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 …

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A Guide for Coping with Insomnia

Apps, Blog, Happy Chant, Insomnia, Sleep, Sleep Disorder, World Sleep Day / By / April 23, 2021 / Leave a Comment

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 …

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Dream Journal; What, Why, and How.

Apps, Blog, Dreams, Dreams, Mind Alcove, Sleep, World Sleep Day / By / May 31, 2021 / Leave a Comment

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 …

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How to stay Mindful & practice Positive Thinking at Home?

Blog, Mindfulness, Positive Thinking / By / March 6, 2021 / Leave a Comment

Positive thinking is the new thing in trend these days. The phrase ‘Home Sweet Home’ has been used widely and it has a simple meaning that our home must be a place where we feel comfortable, relaxed and at peace. Considering that most people spend the majority of their time at home, creating a positive …

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Psychological Benefits of Chanting

Blog, Meditation / By / February 18, 2021 / Leave a Comment

Chanting is a form of meditation with similar psychological benefits as that of mindfulness. The practice of chanting constitutes a part of many religious practises in culture across the globe such as African, Native American, Vedic as well as Jewish. Even today, chants have been used in various rituals of cultures and are prevalent in …

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