Is ADHD a learning difficulty?

Written by Bina NangiaI am often asked these questions in my job as special educator. ‘What is a learning difficulty?’ ‘What is attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD and ADHD)?’ ‘Is there any difference between them?’ Many people think that the two ...

Workplace Bullying

When you hear the word ‘bully’, what do you think of? A gang of children, towering over a lone girl or boy, threatening, sneering at and making fun of him or her? If yes, the reason is that most of us have either witnessed or experienced such instances of bullying first-hand when we were young o...

Mental Wellbeing: Let’s Talk about It

Written by Sonali Patnaik10th October has been observed as World Mental Health Day every year since 1993 and is an initiative by the WHO. In the age of extremely rapid information exchange across the world, it seems ironic that we as a society are still hesitant to talk about anything remotely relat...

Take This Quiz to Find Out If You Have Internet Addiction

Love the World Wide Web? Maybe a bit too much? Have you ever wondered if you have internet addiction? Answer the following questions to find out:1. Do you find yourself constantly spending more and more of your day online?2. Do you turn to activities on the Internet when yo...

Smart Parenting

Written by Savita MenonAm I well prepared?Have I learned how to walk balance work and being a parent?Have I learned when to indulge and pamper?And when to stick to a ‘No’?Have I learned not to be paranoid but still watchful?Am I being the best parent I can be?Is my child happy and healthy?These ...

Common Myths about Mental Illness That India Needs to Dismiss

India is a rapidly developing nation. But even in this modern age, a grave concern such as mental illness is not spoken about openly, and patients are often shunned marginalised by society. In 2001, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that globally 450 million people suffer from mental dis...

10 ways to be a better dad

1. Respect Your Children's MotherOne of the best things a father can do for his children is to respect their mother. If you are married, keep your marriage strong and vital. If you are not married, it is still important to respect and support the mother of your children. A father and mother who resp...

Managing Substance Abuse

Written by Michelle ManassehSubstance abuse seems to be a distant concept until someone you know suffers from it. For me, it was a distant cousin, a college student who was being treated for drug and alcohol abuse. It was heart wrenching to see this young boy go through intensive mental h...

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