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The stigma around mental health is still there in today’s society. And because of the stigmas associated with it, so many misconceptions have arisen due to which people hesitate to reach out for help and decide to be silent about it. Read on to get all those common myths debunked because a little knowledge is often a dangerous thing.   1.    MYTH - People who are mentally ill are violent and dangerous FACT – Most of the mentally ill people are not violent and are like other normal beings. Only 4% violence happening is associated with cases of severe mental illness while the rest 96% violence is associated with the general population. But it is mostly seen that mentally ill people are more likely to be a victim of violence.   2.    MYTH – Mentally ill people are weak and can’t take up responsibilities FACT – Mental illness is not a sign of weakness or failure. Mental illness could be because of trauma, abuse, genetics, disability or changes ...

Everyone is so obsessed with their diet these days: Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Dukan, Zone and what not. Every piece of information is available on our fingertips these days but most of the information provided online is not reliable. So, it has become difficult to decide what to follow and what to not. Let’s dive in to see which of the popular diet trends are just mere myths.   1.     Carbs will make you gain weight – People used to avoid fats previously but now avoiding carbs has become the new norm. Not all carbohydrates are bad; complex-carbs have lots of good nutrients. They are the main source of our body’s energy. What matters is the calorie intake; the more calories you eat the more weight you will gain.   2.     Eating late at night will make you fat – Eating at least 3 hours before going to bed is generally recommended to prevent indigestion. But it doesn’t really matter if you are eating at 6 or 11, you will be consuming the same a...

  Friends are those people who care for you, supports you no matter what and love you for the way you are. The great thing about friends is that they energize your soul. Do you notice that you are feeling disturbed or stressed by your friend’s behavior? Do you feel like you are not that close with your friend like how you used to be? And now you are probably wondering that how you two became friends in the first place. Then maybe you are stuck in a toxic friendship. Read on to see what toxic friendship actually is and what are the signs to look for to check whether your friend is being toxic. You are probably in a toxic friendship when you feel like you are being emotionally disturbed by your friend. You feel hurt, not understood and like you are being treated badly. Instead of feeling happy and energized, you feel drained when talking to them. It is hard to let go of a dear one but sometimes it is better to let them go if they are not willing to change. The main pillar of ...

Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopment disorder which can cause troubles with communication, learning and behavior. ASD can happen to anyone irrespective of their ethnicity, race, financial and social background. Autism is found to be more common in boys than in girls. There is no particular reason known for the cause of autism. Autism symptoms can be detected in early childhood, even from birth. If diagnosed at an early stage, it will help the child lead a better life although there is no cure for it. Some common symptoms of ASD include: similar and a restricted set of interests, difficulties in socializing, repeating things like in speech or actions or routines, having problem in understanding others and expressing themselves either through words or through signs, very high or very low sensitivity to certain things, avoiding eye contact, change in voice, learning disability, self-harming behaviors, odd reactions in social settings. However, the s...

Loneliness is an emotional state of feeling unhappy, sad and depressed due to social isolation. Almost everyone experiences loneliness at some point in their life. A person suffering from loneliness will crave to build social connections. But loneliness can even be felt when surrounded by people. According to various surveys and reports, it is seen that around 50% of people are more likely to feel lonely in India. It is now recognized as a social problem.   Causes of loneliness 1.     Social Media and Internet – Social media is used for building connection with people but studies suggest that spending more time on social media can cause loneliness and depression. Social media can’t substitute connections in real world. It can just give you a temporary feeling of inclusion. Using lots of social media can bring poor results for your overall well-being like depression, social anxiety, low self-esteem, sadness and bad sleep. 2.     Low self-esteem and fea...