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Emotional Health Promotion in Adolescents (Teenagers) – Life Skills Approach

Emotional Health Promotion in Adolescents (Teenagers) – Life Skills Approach

Adolescents (teenagers) today are exposed to more information and cultural alternatives than in earlier times. Consequently, their behavior and emotions are influenced by these alternatives. Thus, there is an urgent need to provide them with certain skills to easily overcome this challenging phase in their lives. The concept of Life Skills: They are 'living skills' or abilities. For adaptive and positive behavior that enable individuals to deal effectively with demands and challenges of everyday life. Life Skills for Health Adolescents (Teenagers): Critical Thinking Decision Making Problem Solving Creative Thinking Interpersonal Relationship Effective Communication Coping with Emotions Coping with Stress Self-Awareness Empathy. Learning and practicing these life skills will help the adolescents in passing through this stormy phase with ease and success.
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Addiction

Addiction

Best Addiction Psychiatrist in Himachal Pradesh - Dr. Deepti Munshi Thussu Addiction is a disease in which the use of a substance (Alcohol, Tobacco, Heroin, Cannabis, etc) becomes the main driving force in a person (addicts life). It is not just a habit. When a person gets hooked (dependent) on a substance there are certain biochemical and neural changes which occur in his brain (especially the reward center). Often we think that to come out of addiction the person (addict) requires some willpower. However, only if we understand the Disease Model of Addiction (how actually the brain is rewired) on continuous and regular use of a substance (drug) we actually understand the right approach to treatment. The following patterns of substance use indicate that one is heading towards Dependence (Addiction). A…
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Positive Mental Health

Positive Mental Health

Positive Mental Health - Dr. Deepti Munshi Thussu The World Health Organization defines mental health as a state of well being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, is able to cope with the normal stresses of life and can work productively. Thereby, contributing to his/her community. Thus, mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. People who are mentally healthy have: a sense of contentment. a zest for living. the ability to deal with stress. a sense of meaning and purpose in life. the flexibility to adapt to change. building and maintaining fulfilling relationships. self-confidence and high self-esteem. a balance between work and play. Some tips for Postive Mental Health: Accepting who you are. Keeping active. Learning new skills. Keeping in touch with friends.…
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