As we near the end of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week for 2011, it is important that parents, teachers and other adults to be able to understand the importance of treating mental health symptoms in children. Just as you […]
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“I said cold water,” barked Shweta. “Looks like your hearing is going already.” Kishore took the glass to the freezer to add some ice. “If you don’t take pour out some water first, it’s going to spill,” she said disgustedly.
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In Western culture, depression has 2 very distinct definitions, one used by clinicians and mental health professionals and the other used in every day language. In Western layman’s terms, depression is often used as a substitute for sadness or disappointment
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People of all ages, including children, are prone to experiencing stress. While it’s important to recognize the difference between good stress and bad stress, some level of both types of stress is essential for a healthy life. However, when stress
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You feel overwhelmed, defenseless, powerless and maybe even at a loss for words. Your heart is pounding as if you are being attacked by a wild animal, your hands become sweaty and your breath increases. Your body is “flooded” with
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Needless to say, men and women experience and express their emotions differently, within their bodies and their minds. While women tend to reach out and find comfort in talking through their feelings, South Asian men are encouraged to keep their
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