More than 220 million people live in Pakistan. About 500 of those people, however, are psychiatrists. The numbers are even more striking when considering Pakistan’s rural areas, where there is only about one psychiatrist for every one million people. Stigma and other societal constraints also contribute toward Pakistanis not getting the mental health care they need, resulting in an almost
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In Pakistan, talking about mental health has been taboo because of stigma and embarrassment for a very long time. However, things have started changing and people are starting to see that it’s okay to ask for help when you’re feeling down. This shift can be due to the growing awareness and understanding of mental health problems which has given people
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شادی کے وقت آپ کو صرف ایک ہی خوشی محسوس ہو رہی ہوتی ہے۔ کیونکہ آپ جانتے ہیں کہ یہ نئی زندگی ہوگی، رنگین واقعات، خوبصورت لباسں اور آپ مسٹر یا مسز بن جائیں گے۔ ہر کوئی آپ کو ہر طرح کے مشورے دیتا ہے۔ وینیو بک کرنا، میک اپ آرٹسٹ سے بات کرنا، یہ سب اتنا خوش کر
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In demanding situations such as an exam, interview, or speech, we rely on our brains functioning, imagine what it would be like when the brain starts messing up right at the moment. Yes, your brain can get anxious due to the immense amount of stress you’d take which can disturb your ongoing activity. However, in certain conditions, stress is not
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Everywhere we turn, there are headlines encouraging us to get moving: Exercises shown to ward off Alzheimer’s; Moderate exercise proven to protect the brain from silent strokes; You need 150 minutes a week of exercise to help avoid cardiovascular diseases; Just 15 minutes of physical activity a day could add three years to your life while decreasing your risk of
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While ‘No’, is a two letter word, some of us feel uncomfortable rather guilty to say it. This reluctance becomes concerning when some of us avoid saying “No” and become a ‘Yes Man or Woman’. It is perceived that saying ‘Yes’ will be acknowledged by all and they will be endorsed in good books. Although such People-Pleasers have a history of
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With our busy routines, competitive environment and social lives, it is essential to find the time to reflect on our state of mind and inner happiness. Here are a few tips that can help you find peace of mind: Self-Reflection: Image source: pixabay.com Reflect on the previous year to assess triggers that were a source of happiness or unhappiness in
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نوجوانوں میں ڈپریشن محض ملال یا رنج و غم کا نام نہیں، یہ ایک ایسی بیماری ہے جو نمایاں طور پر انسان کی زندگی پر اثر انداز ہوسکتی ہے۔ اگر آپ اپنے اندر یا اپنے کسی قریبی عزیز کے اندر ڈپریشن یا افسردگی کی علامت محسوس کریں تو فوراً ایکشن لیں۔ یہ خود سے ختم ہونے والی شے نہیں۔ جتنی
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