16 October,2022 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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In sync with the United Nations' annual observance of World Mental Health Month in October, our features for the week mainly cover the fundamentals of achieving mental well-being individually and with support of our near and dear ones. Beginning with children's care, we look at how parents of children with special needs can identify and tackle instances of bullying experienced by their kids.
For quality sleep, an essential aspect of one's physical and mental health, experts decode all about adult nightmares and how to tackle them. Additionally, with global handwashing day being at the centre of discussion this week, we highlight the need to regularly wash hands in order to keep viruses at bay. When it comes to therapy, taking the first step towards seeking help can be riddled with doubts and confusion; experts breakdown the fundamentals of individual and couples therapy for beginners.
In our follow-up on veggies that not many do not like, but can be made tasty, this week we look at ridge gourd and recipes that make it better.
World Mental Health Day 2022: How parents of children with special needs can deal with bullies
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Bullying affects every person, but its effects may be more on children with special needs. Two city experts put the onus not only on parents but also teachers, management and peers to help them. They also suggest creating awareness about the subject to help deal with it.
Experiencing nightmares? Here's what you need to know to get quality sleep
Nightmares and bad dreams are common experiences, affecting the sleep quality of children and adults alike. A Mumbai-based medical expert breaks down the difference between the two and suggests tips to maintain sleep hygiene.
Global Handwashing Day: Here's why sustaining hand hygiene practices is so important in post-Covid era
Washing hands is very important to maintain general hygiene but very often most of us do not do it. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to practice it every day. Two years on, experts highlight why people still need to do it especially because of the diseases that come because of dirty hands.
World Mental Health Month: Planning to seek help? Here's how you can prepare to make the move
As discussions on mental health evolve with each passing day and find a space in both, virtual and offline world, âtherapy' is a word that continues to dominate conversations when it comes to taking charge of our well-being. Taking the first step towards seeking professional help for mental health can be a difficult process for many. If you are struggling with self-doubts and don't know where to start from, here's how you can prepare as a beginner.
Take over turai: Mumbai chefs share innovative, traditional recipes to make ridge gourd into tasty treats
If you dislike ridge gourd, or turai as it is more locally known, then think again because city restaurants and home chefs will change your perception about the vegetable. From a turai fritter to a delicious gravy, there is something for everybody.
World Mental Health Month: When to take therapy as a couple? Here's what you need to know before you start
While couples therapy is still not so common in India, there are couples who are taking a step forward to undergo therapy and counselling to improve their relationships. Seeking to address the root causes of frequent relationship challenges, but unsure how to go about the process? Here's a primer on couples therapy to heal together with professional help.
