‘I am broken inside’: Lessons from Jiah Khan’s death and suicide note
Rachel Hercman, Jun 11, 2013 at 8:59 AM
The recent news of Jiah Khan’s suicide is sad and disturbing. To hear about a young, beautiful, famous …
World Sleep Day: Sleep disorders on the rise in India
India.com Health, Mar 15, 2013 at 12:33 PM
Alarmed by the high prevalence of sleep disorders among the Indian population and the lack of specific …
Top five foods to help you sleep (World Sleep Day Special)
India.com Health, Mar 15, 2013 at 8:57 AM
March 15 is World Sleep Day. Whether it’s a one-off occurrence before a big event or a nightly …
How to handle exam-related stress
Pavitra Sampath, Mar 11, 2013 at 2:41 PM
The recent incidences of school going children committing suicide, fearing bad marks or failing in an …
Top 10 ways to survive the exams
Pavitra Sampath, Feb 23, 2013 at 9:17 AM
It’s exam time again, and the cases of students pushing themselves to the brink for better results are …
Exam stress taking a toll on students
India.com Health, Feb 19, 2013 at 3:05 PM
Stress before an exam is normal. But in excess, it’s bad – both physically and mentally …
Stress in relationships can lower your immunity
India.com Health, Feb 12, 2013 at 2:50 PM
Being jittery about close relationships acts as a chronic stressor and can compromise immunity, suggests …
Having trouble sleeping? Get help with these expert tips!
Hema Subramanian, Jan 12, 2013 at 10:20 PM
Sleep disorders are becoming more and more common thanks to changing sleeping patterns, eating habits, …
Depression – understanding it is half the battle won
Nirmalya Dutta, Jan 9, 2013 at 2:45 PM
As an illness, depression is as debilitating as a heart disease or HIV/AIDS. Those who suffer from the …
Wise way to drink healthy
Sowmiya Bhas, Dec 29, 2012 at 1:20 AM
Drinking at social events is an acceptable now, however uncontrolled merriment is not a good thing. Read …
World Mental Health Day: India’s depressed now have a ‘Talk therapy’ helpline
India.com Health, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:18 PM
October 10 is World Mental Health Day It is early morning, and inside a single-storey …
Decoding suicides
Pavitra Sampath, Sep 10, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Did you know? According to the WHO over one million people die due to suicide every year, it is …
Recognizing and helping a suicidal person
Pavitra Sampath, Sep 10, 2012 at 7:30 AM
As a noted Phil Donahue quote goes – “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary …
How to deal with suicidal thoughts
Hema Subramanian, Sep 10, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Suicides have now become so commonplace that they are now the second leading cause of death …
