Brochures
These brochures are put forth to create awareness on mental health & neurological disorders for guiding the patients and their caregivers.
SL. NO. | LEAFLET HEADING | CAPTION |
1. | Substance use disorders refer to a range of problems due to the abuse (risky or harmful use) of mind-altering substances. Substances commonly abused include alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, inhalants, opioids, prescription drugs, other drugs like cocaine, amphetamine, etc. For more information, follow the link. | |
2 | Aging is filled with various myths and misconceptions. Let’s explore some and see if you too share the same or can relate to it. For more information, follow the link. | |
3 | Anxiety is an emotion characterized by intense feelings of apprehension, worried thoughts and physical changes. The brochure elaborates upon symptoms, causes and treatment options. Also available in Hindi and Kannada. For more information, follow the link. | |
4 | A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. The various symptoms, risk markers of stroke have been stated in the brochure. For more information, follow the link. | |
5 | Lets learn about Comprehensive Primary Health Care through Health and Wellness Centers. For more information, follow the link. | |
6 | Bipolar disorder is a type of mood disorder that includes emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). This is an informative pamphlet regarding the symptoms and factors influencing bipolar disorder. For more information, follow the link. Also available in Hindi and Kannada. | |
7 | Some users may feel compulsion or repeated desire to use mobile phones for long periods of time. The brochure elaborates upon several facets of cell phone addiction including texting addiction, call addiction, gaming addiction, internet and social networking addiction. For more information, follow the link. | |
8 | Crisis refers not necessarily to a traumatic situation or an event, but to a person’s reaction to an event. These leaflets give tips on how to manage crises better. For more information, follow the link. | |
9 | Dementia is the umbrella term referring to a number of neurological conditions, of which the major symptom is the decline in brain function due to physical changes in the brain. Causes and warning signs of the same have been elaborated upon in the pamphlet. Also available in Hindi and Kannada. For more information, follow the link. | |
10 | Depression is a common mood disorder. The brochure elaborates upon the risk factors and symptoms of depression. Also available in Hindi and Kannada. For more information, follow the link. | |
11 | Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being. Go through the brochure to understand the factors that increase risk of depression in caregivers and ways of preventing it. Also available in Hindi and Kannada. For more information, follow the link. | |
12 | DHAT syndrome is a complaint of semen-loss related physical and psychological distress For more information, follow the link. | |
13. | Dissociation is a disruption, interruption, and/or discontinuity of the normal, subjective integration of behavior, memory, identity, consciousness, emotion, perception, body representation, and motor control. The brochure is an informative guide on the ways in which dissociation is generally experienced (dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue, derealisation, etc). For more information, follow the link. | |
14 | This leaflet consists of some healthy suggestions that would help you in parenting. For more information, follow the link. | |
15 | Resilience is an attribute that helps us navigate through difficulties in life and maintain one’s mental tenacity and stability. This brochure talks about how to build our Resilience. For more information, follow the link. | |
16 | It is important for the students to effectively organize or manage their time and adopt systematic study strategies to avoid academic stress. The brochure gives tips on how to do the same. For more information, follow the link. | |
17. | Epilepsy is a neurological disorder where patients have the tendency to have recurrent seizures. Know more about epilepsy by reading the brochures. Also available in Hindi and Kannada. For more information, follow the link. | |
18 | Mental Health First Aid can be provided by anyone interested in helping their family and peers undergoing a psychological crisis. Learn the steps to being a first aider from the brochure. For more information, follow the link. | |
19 | GERIATRIC CLINIC AND SERVICES- PREVENT ISOLATION AND LONELINESS AS YOU AGE | The geriatric clinic at NIMHANS is focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The brochure entails information about risk factors and steps that elderly population can take to prevent isolation and loneliness. For more information, follow the link. |
20 | Personal growth is the act of developing as an individual. Small steps that people can take to ensure personal growth have been mentioned in the brochure. For more information, follow the link. | |
21. | A brochure on headaches and its broad underlying causes.To know more about this, refer to the brochures. Also available in Hindi and Kannada. For more information, follow the link. | |
22 | Sleep is an important aspect for well-being. Ignoring sleep problems can lead to poor health, accidents, impaired job performance and stress. Steps to improve your sleep have been detailed in the brochure. For more information, follow the link. | |
23 | Internships are available for students interested in mental health first aid and outreach activities. Refer to the pamphlet for understanding the type of work you will be undertaking at the department. For more information, follow the link. | |
24. | INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE | Intimate Partner Violence refers to any behavior in an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological or sexual harm to those in that relationship. know more about it. For more information, follow the link. |
25 | Relaxing can help keep you healthy, in both your body and mind. It also helps you to recover from the everyday stressors. No matter how busy you are, the brochure can be used to learn how to relax. For more information, follow the link. | |
26 | Relationships with peers and friends influences one’s health and wellbeing. This brochure explains how you can maintain a good relationship with your peers. For more information, follow the link. | |
27 | The NIMHANS Centre for well-being has programs that could help couples improve their relationships in a deep and lasting way. For more information, follow the link. | |
28 | LGBTQ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) represents a diverse set of groups and subgroups. They are often marginalized when it comes to mental health. This brochure is an effort towards sensitizing LGBTQ mental health. For more information, follow the link. | |
29 | Some prisoners suffer from severe or acute mental health symptoms during their time in confinement. This pamphlet is an effort towards reducing the stigma for both mental illnesses and prisoners at individual and community levels. For more information, follow the link. | |
30. | MENTAL WELL-BEING | The informational brochure details upon mental well-being and enhancement techniques. For more information, follow the link. |
31. | A chronic condition caused by the damage to the myelin sheath of the neurons (the type of cells present in the brain) Also available in Hindi and Kannada. For more information, follow the link. | |
32. | Neuromuscular diseases are a group of illnesses which may affect nerve roots, nerves, muscles or the nerve muscle junction. Read the brochure to know more about Neuromuscular diseases. Also available in Hindi and Kannada. For more information, follow the link. | |
33 | Services available at NIMHANS Center for Wellbeing are detailed in the brochure. | |
34. | An educational pamphlet on nurse burnout, secondary trauma and self-care. For more information, follow the link. | |
35 | OCD is an intrusive, repetitive and recurrent pattern of thoughts, images or urges. Learn more about the disorder by referring to the brochure. Also available in Hindi and Kannada. For more information, follow the link. | |
36 | A panic attack is a fear, sometimes stark terror, that begins suddenly and is accompanied by a variety of symptoms like heart palpitations,chest pain, nausea, increased heartbeat etc have been elaborated in this brochure. For more information, follow the link. | |
37. | Movement disorders are neurologic disorders in which there is either an excess of movement or a paucity of voluntary and automatic movements. This is an informative guide on various movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s plus disease, Dystonia, etc. Also available in Hindi and Kannada. For more information, follow the link. | |
38 | A personality disorder is an enduring pattern of internal experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture, is pervasive and leads to distress or impairment. The different types of personality disorders have been elaborated upon in the brochure. Also available in Hindi and Kannada. For more information, follow the link. | |
39. | PHOBIA DISORDERS | Specific phobia is classified as an anxiety disorder and involves significant fear about a specific object or situation that does not pose a threat. The brochure elaborates upon agoraphobia, social phobia and other specific phobias. For more information, follow the link. |
40 | Increased tobacco use entails persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control tobacco. The pamphlet is an informational guide on preventive methods. For more information, follow the link. | |
41 | Alcohol is the most widely used intoxicant. It affects the user as well as people around them.The brochure talks about the different ways in which alcohol addiction can be prevented. For more information, follow the link. | |
42. | PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE | When a perpetrator intentionally harms a minor physically, psychologically, sexually, or by acts of neglect, the crime is known as child abuse. The brochure talks out strategies for parents to educate and protect children from CSA. For more information, follow the link. |
43 | PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA: THE INVISIBLE SCARS | Psychological trauma is an emotional response to an overwhelming event or situation that evokes intense distress, fear and horror. The brochure deals with symptoms and causes for psychological trauma. For more information, follow the link. |
44 | Schizophrenia is a severe mental health disorder which affects the thought process, perception, and emotions. To know more about the disorder, refer to the brochures. | |
45 | Self-injurious behaviour refers to any purposeful action that causes damage to the self, in most cases, without any conscious intention to commit suicide. For more information, follow the link. | |
46 | A problematic pattern of tobacco use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by loss of control, persistent desire, craving etc. Ways in which this can be achieved have been mentioned in the pamphlet. For more information, follow the link. | |
47 | Social phobia is a common psychiatric condition characterized by a marked and persistent fear of social situations. To know more about the Symptoms and causes, follow the link. For more information, follow the link. | |
48 | Somatoform disorder is characterized by continuous, distressing pain or other bodily complaints present on most days for at least 6 months which cannot be fully explained by any underlying medical causes. The brochure helps to know more about the myths of the same. For more information, follow the link. | |
49 | Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional or psychological strain. Coping mechanisms for dealing with stress are mentioned in the pamphlet. For more information, follow the link. | |
50 | Everyone can help prevent suicide by learning the warning signs and risk factors mentioned in the brochure. Learn more about suicide prevention via this brochure Also available in Hindi and Kannada. For more information, follow the link. | |
51 | The quality of support a person receives can help in providing a buffer against the impact of stress, enhance coping and boost one’s self esteem. The brochure is a learning tool for people on ways to provide support. For more information, follow the link. | |
52 | People with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. With the right tools and coping strategies, it is possible to reduce or eliminate anxiety. Read on to understand how this can be done. Also available in Hindi and Kannada. For more information, follow the link. | |
53. | Stroke is a neurological condition caused by a bleed or clot which stops blood supply to a part of the brain. For more information, follow the link. | |
54 | WHEN FOOD CONTROLS YOU: EATING DISORDER | Eating disorders are behavioral conditions characterized by severe and persistent disturbance in eating behaviors and associated distressing thoughts and emotions. The brochure elaborates upon pervasive eating disorders For more information, follow the link. |
55 | Workplace stress- The harmful physical and emotional responses in the work place.To know more about management techniques, refer to the brochure. For more information, follow the link. |