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What should be in your mental health kit? Psychiatrist shares simple tools for emotional emergencies

What should be in your mental health kit? Psychiatrist shares simple tools for emotional emergencies

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Most households keep an emergency medical kit ready in case of injuries, sudden illness and other physical health concerns. But what about emotional emergencies? Your mental health is also equally critical. Distress, anxiety, panic, grief or emotional overwhelm can also hit suddenly and dramatically. Suffice to say, if there’s a toolkit for physical first aid, there should also be one for emotional first aid. ALSO READ: Feeling like you’re living the same day on repeat? Psychotherapist reveals 6 signs you may be stuck in burnout cycle If you are feeling low, consider following some of the techniques from the mental health toolkit. (Picture credit: Shutterstock) What makes a ‘mental health kit’? To get to the bottom of this, HT Lifestyle in a conversation with Dr Manasvi. M, consultant adult psychiatrist at Maarga Mind Care tried to understand what a mental health kit typically consists of. Describing the toolkit, she said, “A mental health toolkit consists of the simplest techniques and activities that help maintain your emotional stability.” To simplify it, this figurative toolkit comprises of …

What is micro-detachment?

What is micro-detachment?

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 26, 2026 12:00 AM IST “Why does Gen Z often seem detached or unserious about things older generations treated as important?” is a question that often gets asked on Reddit’s popular sub r/GenZ, which explores behavioural patterns the generation is widely known for. Further down, a particular comment captured the spirit of the thread: “What is there to be attached to? Economy sucks, we’re looking at a new war, cost of living is exponentially higher than even 10 years ago….job market is terrible, cost of education is crazy, people are generally ruder”. Then we found an Instagram post by Her Circle that gave this behaviour a name: ‘micro detachment’. Simply put, micro-detachment is the practice of being so unbothered that nothing matters anymore. “One day, someone who once felt essential starts feeling optional, and you can’t even pinpoint when it happened. It is terrifying because nothing dramatic actually happens. People think disconnection arrives loudly. Most of the time, it arrives through accumulation,” the caption read. What is micro detaching, and why does …

How Your Gut Health May Be Causing Brain Fog

How Your Gut Health May Be Causing Brain Fog

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Dr Kyle Staller is a gastroenterologist, so it may be surprising that many of his patients come to him complaining not only about stomach trouble but about their brains, too. Irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive dysfunction can be accompanied by a mental haze. People experiencing constipation and bloating, for example, may describe “a sense of heaviness or being weighed down both physically and mentally,” said Dr. Staller, who works at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. “So many of my patients talk about problems like fatigue, brain fog and feeling sluggish,” he added. Scientists are making progress in understanding how the pathway between the brain and the digestive system influences our overall health. They call it the gut-brain axis, and it has been shown to play a big role in immune system support, anxiety, depression, metabolism and disease prevention. It can also affect mental clarity. We asked scientists and clinicians what to know about the gut and brain fog. How does the gut-brain axis work? There are thousands of fibers running from the brain to …

Babil Khan resumes work after mental health break, pens heartwarming note for fans. See pics

Babil Khan resumes work after mental health break, pens heartwarming note for fans. See pics

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Last year, actor Babil Khan, son of late actor Irrfan Khan, grabbed attention after opening up about his personal struggles and the pressures of the industry. Soon after, he stepped away from the spotlight. Now, the actor is back on set and has shared a heartfelt message for his fans. Babil Khan shares pictures as he returns to set after a break. Babil Khan returns to set On Sunday, Babil took to Instagram and shared a carousel post from the set of his new project. One of the images featured a screenshot of a note that read, “As I start the second schedule of shooting, I would like to take a moment to let you know that I love you and acknowledge how much your love means to me. I work my bum off so that every second you spend watching me is worth it. Hope to see you on your screens very soon.” However, the actor kept details about the project under wraps. Fans showered love in the comment section and some even cheered …

Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls doubting himself and losing confidence at the beginning of his career: ‘Survived on Parle-G’

Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls doubting himself and losing confidence at the beginning of his career: ‘Survived on Parle-G’

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Before Gangs of Wasseypur catapulted him to nationwide fame, life looked very different for Nawazuddin Siddiqui. He arrived in Mumbai with barely any money, took up work as a watchman to make ends meet, and immersed himself in theatre to hone his craft. After years of getting by on little more than tea and Parle-G biscuits, he finally earned the recognition he deserved – yet has remained characteristically modest about his journey. Read more to find out how Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s initial years in the industry looked like. (PTI) Also Read | Nawazuddin Siddiqui calls out racism in Hindi cinema, says he never found anyone ‘more beautiful than Smita Patil’ In a recent interview, the 51-year-old actor opened up about the struggles that preceded his rise to fame, his unwavering dedication to his craft, and how he coped with the hardships along the way. He recalled grappling with moments of self-doubt, often feeling as though luck was not on his side in the industry. The emotional toll of those years weighed heavily on his mental health, …

Sanjay Dutt’s daughter Trishala says she wanted to enter Bollywood, but not to be an actor

Sanjay Dutt’s daughter Trishala says she wanted to enter Bollywood, but not to be an actor

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Trishala Dutt, daughter of Sanjay Dutt, has always been candid about her thoughts. In a recent interview, she reflected on a phase when she considered following in her father’s footsteps and entering Bollywood. However, she clarified that the decision wasn’t driven by a passion for acting, but rather by a deeply personal desire to be closer to her father. Know the real reason why Trishala Dutt wanted to join Bollywood, and why she eventually did not. Also Read | Sanjay Dutt apologises to National Commission for Women over Sarke Chunar song row, to sponsor education for 50 children She was born in 1988 to Sanjay Dutt and his first wife, Richa Sharma. Tragically, her mother passed away from a brain tumour in 1996, when Trishala was still very young. Following this loss, she was raised by her maternal grandparents in the United States. Largely staying away from the public eye, she consciously distanced herself from the glamour of Bollywood. Over the years, she has built a life and career on her own terms, establishing herself …

No court can force minor to carry pregnancy against her will, says SC

No court can force minor to carry pregnancy against her will, says SC

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Observing that no court can force a woman, especially a minor, to carry a pregnancy against her will, the Supreme Court on Friday allowed a 15-year old girl to medically terminate her over seven-month pregnancy. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said the choice of the pregnant woman is relevant rather than that of the child to be born and stressed thatcontinuation of such a pregnancy could have long lasting repercussions on the minor’s mental health, educational prospects, social standing and overall development. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

HT Health Talk: You asked, our experts answered how to manage anxiety and stress

HT Health Talk: You asked, our experts answered how to manage anxiety and stress

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In an era where health information is often overwhelming and contradictory, HT Lifestyle has launched its newest reader-centric initiative: HT Health Talk. Every week, we invite HT readers to share their most pressing medical concerns regarding a specific health issue. Also read | HT Health Talk: You asked, our experts answered how to manage migraine in summer Dr Mathur highlights mental health strategies, including sleep management, exercise, and nutrition. (Freepik) We then take those ‘burning questions’ directly to the country’s leading medical specialists to provide you with clarity, comfort, and clinically-backed solutions. This week, we dive into mental health. With almost 10 years of experience, Dr Rahul Mathur, department of internal medicine at CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur, breaks down the most frequent queries. Also read | HT Health Talk: Bengaluru doctor reveals best diet and science-backed habits to reverse fatty liver 1. Can anxiety and stress lead to long-term mental health issues if left untreated? Yes. Persistent stress and anxiety can rewire the brain’s stress response system and lead to chronic conditions like generalised anxiety …

Failing the Kanye test| Entertainment News

Failing the Kanye test| Entertainment News

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Kanye West is a reductio ad absurdum argument incarnate. Each of the ethical issues in hiring the American rapper, arguably the most influential musician this century, to headline a music festival in London sounds like ludicrous overstatement. What if Mr West, legally known as “Ye”, had posted “IM A NAZI” on X, the social network? What about if he took out an advert during the Super Bowl with a link to a website that sold one item—a t-shirt with a swastika? What about if he recorded a song titled “Heil Hitler”? And if that song ended with an excerpt from a 1935 speech by the fascist dictator? What if he blamed this behaviour on bipolar disorder and on suffering a brain injury? What if he apologised in a full-page advertisement in theWall Street Journal? Kanye West Mr West has done all this and more. And so the British government faced an absurd question: should it block a rapper’s visa for three headline performances at Wireless Festival? In an act of uncharacteristic decisiveness, Sir Keir Starmer’s …

Samay Raina says everyone turned their back on him during India’s Got Latent row: ‘Aadhi bottle kha gaya neend ki goli’

Samay Raina says everyone turned their back on him during India’s Got Latent row: ‘Aadhi bottle kha gaya neend ki goli’

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Comedian and content creator Samay Raina has said that he felt completely abandoned during the recent India’s Got Latent controversy, describing intense stress and anxiety that led him to take sleeping pills in a new video. Samay Raina shared his emotional turmoil during India’s Got Latent controversy, describing feelings of isolation and anxiety in a new video. Samay Raina says no one helped him Samay said that fellow comedian Tanmay Bhat advised him to contact people with political connections to avoid media scrutiny, including YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps. He added that his attempts to seek help largely failed, and some contacts who did respond scolded him. Samay said, “Tanmay said Samay meri baat sun, India is a country of contacts, yahan contacts se sab hojaata hai, tu bus yeh dhundh tera sabse bada contact kaunsa hai, koi mantri pakad, uske pair choo aur usko bolo sir please help karo, toh media tere peeche nahi aayegi, that’s your only chance. Varna police aur media kal tere ghar pe hogi, you have to act …