The connection between our physical well-being and mental health is profound. This connection is most evident in cardiac health and mental well-being. The relationship between cardiac health and mental well-being is bidirectional and multifaceted.
Panic attacks are abrupt and intense episodes of fear, panic, or anxiety that often begin suddenly and peak within minutes. They can be overwhelming, manifesting with both physical and psychological symptoms, sometimes striking without identifiable triggers. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, profuse sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, and sensations like chest pain or abdominal discomfort, often accompanied…
Depression is a common mental disorder that can happen to anyone. An estimated 3.8% of the general population experience depression but people who have lived through abuse, severe losses, or other stressful events are more likely to develop depression. It is 50% more common in women than men. It can affect all aspects of life…
We talk about suicide and suicide prevention in psychiatry from day one of residency. I do not remember discussing suicide before that except in the ER during my internship. Yes, as young medical graduates, we all feel that we can make a difference and our patients won’t die of suicide. But with time suicide among…
World Health Organization (WHO) states that one out of five people suffers from some kind of mental health issue throughout the world. Mental disorders can affect anyone irrespective of gender, caste, financial status, social class, or celebrity status. Though the signs and symptoms of mental disorders affecting public figures and celebrities are similar to the…
