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You cannot control everything life throws your way, but you can control how well you take care of yourself. Here are some more ways to practice self care : 

•Love yourself.
•Reading uplifting quotes.
•Use a self-care checklist.

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Mental health is important. So know that if you’re facing a mental health challenge, you are not alone! It’s up to you today to start making healthy choices. Not choices that are just healthy for your body, but also for your mind... Therapy, an investment in you and your future.

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These days, self-care is touted as a balm for everything that ails you. Somewhere, someone is saying that self-care is exactly what you need to feel better. Here are some ways to practice self care : 

•Reach out to your friends
•Unplug from social media
•Do a brain dump

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The term toxic positivity refers to focusing on positive emotions and neglecting anything that may trigger negative emotions.

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Whether it's Will Smith talking about mental health or Deepika Padukone, we all need to normalize having these conversations and feel emphatic towards each other.

Empathy is what we need right now, more than ever.

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Digital detox refers to a period of time when a person voluntarily refrains from using digital devices like smartphones and social media. This form of detoxification has gained popularity, as individuals have increased their time spent on digital devices and the Internet.

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Hey everyone!
As part of our campaign we present to you #ShareYourStory
Read Khushi's journey as a mental health survivor on our Facebook and Instagram page and let's show her some love!

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It's #ShareYourStory Day!

Tag someone who needs to hear this or someone who has been with you through your tough time🌻

Let's spread more love and kindness today🌈💖

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Hey everyone!
As part of our campaign we present to you #ShareYourStory
Read Tanvi's journey as a mental health survivor on our Facebook and Instagram page and let's show her some love!

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Coping with suicidal tendencies:
•Immediately call suicide helpline numbers.
•If your friend is exhibiting suicidal tendencies, talk to them.
•Listen to them without forming any judgments.
•Lastly, do not leave a suicidal person alone. Stay with them till help comes, etc.

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Suicidal behaviour:
•Utter despair and hopelessness.
•Emotional withdrawal from family and friends.
•Increase in substance abuse.
•Finding ways of inflicting self harm.
•Bidding farewell to loved ones.
•Loss of appetite or eating excessively.
•Sleep disturbances, etc.

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Suicide is clinically defined as the act of taking one’s own life. 8,00,000 people die every year by suicide. Depression is the most common cause of committing suicide. Many suicides also happen in the heat of the moment when a person is overcharged with emotions.

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A mood disorder is a mental health problem that primarily affects a person’s emotional state. It is a disorder in which a person experiences long periods of extreme happiness, extreme sadness, or both.

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If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment.
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear about what’s to come. It is a part of normal life. Humans are programmed to deal with a certain amount of anxiety on a regular basis.

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Schizophrenia is characterised by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganised speech or behaviour and decreased participation in daily activities. Difficulty with concentration and memory may also be present. Schizophrenia recovery is possible.

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What you give power to has power over you. To say, it all begins and ends in your mind.
Bipolar disorder or is a mental illness marked by extreme shifts in mood. Symptoms can include an extremely elevated mood called mania. They can also include episodes of depression.

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Depression: It’s a word we use a lot, but what exactly is it?
Depression is a serious disorder marked by disturbances in mood, cognition, physiology and social functioning.
People can experience deep sadness and feelings of hopelessness, sorrow, emptiness and despair.

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Are you feeling confused? Sad? Extreme mood swings? Low energy? Anxiety? Stress? These may be some of the signs of a mental illness. These symptoms vary depending on a disorder, circumstances, and some other factors.

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The National Mental Health Survey of India states that nearly 15% of adults in India require treatment for one or more mental health disorders. Even after this survey, state governments allocate less than 1% of their budget to mental health.

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Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #erasingstigma #selfcare