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As many as 450 million people suffer from this disorder and nearly 1 million people commit suicide every year. 1 in 4 families worldwide is likely to have at least one member with this disorder. Fifty percent of those who develop this disorder have developed it by the age of 11 and 80% have developed it by age 20. It is more common in women than men. 

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How To Cope With Panic Attacks

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January 26,2019

Mumbai-based psychotherapist H'vovi Bhagwagar explains panic attacks, signs and symptoms, triggers for panic attacks and tips on coping with panic attacks.

“Courage is knowing what not to fear”-Plato.

What are the Symptoms of OCD?

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January 22,2019

Dr Jayaraman Hariram, Psychiatrist, Senior Consultant, Emergency Service & OCD Clinic, Singapore answers the frequently asked questions on OCD including treatment options and how to recognize if you need help.

What is OCD?

Why Does A Teenager Self Harm?

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January 26,2019

And how you can help. Clinical Psychologist H'vovi Bhagwawar has put together a guide on teen self harm and how parents can help their children. This is based on her experience of counselling teenagers. #WorldMentalHealthDay

"People Said My Behaviour Was Manipulative"

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September 18,2018

When R had suicidal thoughts and a feeling of hopelessness, she finally sought help and was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety disorder. Read on to find out how she coped with her illness and how it relates to chronic pain due to migraines and sinus.

I am 39 years old and academically trained as an engineer. I lost my mom at a very young age. My childhood consists of first few years in USA and then later on in India. 

How To Spot Signs of Trauma After a Disaster

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January 26,2019

And ways you can help someone dealing with Post Traumatic Stress. By H'vovi Bhagwagar, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in trauma therapy.

1.   Are some groups of people more prone to stress and anxiety after a disaster like floods?

  • People with a current ongoing stressor (divorce, death, financial loss) etc
  • People with past history of trauma (childhood trauma, survivors of previous accidents/riots/sexual assaults etc)

Sensitive Interventions To Prevent Youth Suicides Can Begin In Early Childhood

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September 11,2018

Dr Neena David, a Clinical Psychologist, emphasises the importance of developing positive coping skills, a sense of resilience and a growth mindset among adolescents and teenagers as they have long term positive mental health outcomes and stave off suicidal tendencies.

You have many years of experience in setting up processes for school mental health programmes. What changes did you need to bring about in your programmes over the years?

"Therapy Helped Me Manage Social Anxiety"

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August 11,2018

When a socially active person like Sharmada started avoiding her friends, she knew she had a problem. Sharmada shares her experience with Social Anxiety and how she learnt to deal with it. 

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