Naveen Garg
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What is high-functioning anxiety, and how do individuals identify it and cope with it effectively?
In our culture of achievement, individuals who appear to be on top of things, productive, and cool are greatly admired and complimented. But behind the high degree of success, numerous individuals are struggling silently with so-called high-functioning anxiety—a condition more of inner suffering behind a mask of competence.
By Naveen Garg6 months ago in Education
How does trauma affect mental health, and how is successful healing accomplished from it?
How does trauma affect mental health, and how is successful healing accomplished from it? One of the most deep and complex influences on mental health is trauma. Whether a single traumatic incident or an extended series of experiencing abuse, neglect, or threat, trauma inscribes itself deeply in the mind and body. It has the power to alter how a person learns to navigate the world, engage with others, and view themselves. Understanding trauma's effects—and how to heal from it—is essential for anyone who has endured suffering or is supporting a loved one through the recovery process.
By Naveen Garg6 months ago in Education
What role does self-care play in mental health, and how can individuals build sustainable self-care routines?
In a fast-paced, high-pressure contemporary world, self-care is not a nicety, but a necessity. While it's too commonly confused as excess or superficiality of wellness culture, self-care is integral to the maintenance and preservation of mental health. It's the active measures we take in order to maintain our mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
By Naveen Garg6 months ago in Education
What is the connection between trauma and mental health, and how can individuals begin the healing process?
Trauma is a very disturbing or distressing event that entombs an individual under an intolerable burden. Either the product of a single episode or a history of prolonged exposure to harsh realities, trauma deeply and enduringly affects mental well-being. Traumatic wounds may or may not manifest on the exterior, but they may affect how an individual feels, thinks, relates with others, and responds to the world.
By Naveen Garg6 months ago in Education
How do mental illnesses influence relationships, and how can a couple or family help each other through it?
How do mental illnesses influence relationships, and how can a couple or family help each other through it? Mental health is the key in influencing our relationship with others—particularly in intimate relationships like romantic relationships, marriage, parent-child relationships, and sibling relationships. When there is a mental health concern in one or several individuals involved in a relationship, it can make the emotional, functional, and communication parts challenging that strain the relationship to its breaking point. But through empathy, a perspective on mental health, and proper support, not only can relationships survive mental health challenges, but they can emerge stronger from these challenges.
By Naveen Garg6 months ago in Education
What are the early warning signs of mental illness, and why is it important to intervene early?
Mental health is extremely significant to our well-being and general health and affects the way we think, feel, act, and relate to others. Just like physical illnesses have warning signs—a cough, fatigue, or a fever—mental illnesses typically have early warning signs that indicate we are ill. We should be aware of these warning signs, not only to reduce the individual's misery, but also to improve results with early intervention.
By Naveen Garg6 months ago in Education
How does chronic stress affect mental health, and what is to be done regarding that?
Stress is a part of life. In small doses, it can keep us on our toes, alert, focused, and motivated. But when stress becomes chronic, it can begin to have serious consequences for both physical and mental health. In today's modern world—marked by round-the-clock connectivity, job pressures, financial concerns, and social demands—chronic stress has become a too-common affliction. While the brain and body are built to handle occasional bouts of stress (so-called "fight-or-flight" response), they are not built to stay constantly "on" and tense.
By Naveen Garg6 months ago in Education
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and how can it be treated?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, popularly known as OCD, is a long-term mental health disorder that strikes individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Although the label "OCD" is frequently misunderstood or trivialized in everyday speech—like when an individual states that they're "so OCD" because they prefer their workspace tidy—the actual experience of living with OCD is considerably more severe and debilitating. This condition has a cycle of obsessions (involuntary, intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts that are performed to reduce anxiety).
By Naveen Garg6 months ago in Education
What is the role of nutrition on mental health?
In recent years, the conversation regarding mental health has expanded past psychology and psychiatry to include a more comprehensive understanding of what contributes to emotional health. Areas that have drawn increased attention include the interplay between nutrition and mental health. As surprising as it might seem, what we eat plays a high factor in how we think, feel, and cope with stress. Just like our bodies need nutrients to function optimally, so does our brain.
By Naveen Garg6 months ago in Education
How does childhood trauma affect mental health in adulthood?
What is the impact of childhood trauma on adult mental health? Childhood ought to be a time of safety, learning, and emotional growth. For some, however, it is also a time of trauma—experiences that are extremely stressful and overwhelming. Childhood trauma can take many various forms: abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual), neglect, domestic violence, death of a caregiver, or growing up in a household devastated by mental illness, alcohol or drug abuse, or chronic conflict.
By Naveen Garg6 months ago in Education
How does trauma influence mental well-being, and is it possible to heal from it successfully?
Trauma is a profoundly distressing or disturbing experience that overwhelms a person's ability to cope with it. While stress is common to all, trauma is more severe and can have lasting imprints on the mind and body. Whether caused by childhood abuse, a car accident, a natural disaster, domestic violence, or loss of a loved one, trauma can have a considerable impact on mental health and day-to-day functioning. Fortunately, recovery is possible—with proper support, therapeutic interventions, and personal commitment.
By Naveen Garg6 months ago in Education
What is the role of the family in assisting a loved one with mental illness?
When someone is ill with a mental illness, they don't get well in isolation—they recover in a social context, and most directly, they are influenced by family. As crucial as medical treatment and professional therapy are, an educated and compassionate family can provide an incredible influence. Families can act as advocates, caregivers, emotional anchors, and bridges to stability. The role is not, however, without emotional, physical, and mental demands that must be understood, tolerated, and requiring resilience.
By Naveen Garg6 months ago in Education
