The Mind-Body Connection: The Gut-Brain Axis and What it Means for You

Could the latest research on the gut-brain axis be just what the doctor ordered in enhancing our model of understanding and treating mental health disorders? Somi Das explores for The Health Collective

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Mind-Body Connection: Taking a ‘Hands-on’ Approach to Mental Well-being

In the last year people seem to have taken to what can be called mindfulness art practices like Mandala, Zentangle, pottery, therapeutic knitting as ways to deal with their anxiety and the general sense of uncertainty that the pandemic brought to our lives. Find out why that is and what might help you in this special post on The Health Collective

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Why young Indians Swear by Self-Care during Covid-19

Self-care is not a luxury, but a necessity, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn what some young Indians are doing to care for themselves, and some helpful tips from a clinical psychologist in a special series on The Health Collective in association with One Future Collective

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India for Mental Health: In the Covid-19 era, is our disability pension system failing those who need it the most?

For many persons with psychosocial disabilities across India interviewed for the India for Mental Health Fellowship piece, disability pension was insufficient, inconsistent or nonexistent during the lockdown.

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