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Brochures

These brochures are put forth to create awareness on mental health & neurological disorders for guiding the patients and their caregivers.

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ABUSING A SUBSTANCE? REACH OUT TO SOMEONE…

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.

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AGING MYTHS AND FACTS

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.

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ANXIETY DISORDERS

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.

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AWARENESS ON STROKE, BRAIN ATTACK

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.

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AYUSHMAN BHARAT

Lets learn about Comprehensive Primary Health Care through Health and Wellness Centers.

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BIPOLAR DISORDER

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.

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Also available in Hindi and Kannada.

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CELL PHONE OVERUSE & ADDICTION

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.

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CRISIS MANAGEMENT

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.

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DEMENTIA

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.

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DEPRESSION

Depression is a common mood disorder. The brochure elaborates upon the risk factors and symptoms of depression.

Also available in Hindi and Kannada.

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DEPRESSION: A CAREGIVER’S GUIDE

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.

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DHAT SYNDROME

DHAT syndrome is a complaint of semen-loss related physical and psychological distress

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DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS

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).

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EFFECTIVE PARENTING

This leaflet consists of some healthy suggestions that would help you in parenting.

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ENABLING RESILIENCE

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.

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ENHANCING YOUR STUDY SKILLS

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.

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EPILEPSY

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.

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FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

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.

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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.

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GROWING AS A PERSON

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.

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HEADACHE DISORDERS

A brochure on headaches and its broad underlying causes.To know more about this, refer to the brochures.

Also available in Hindi and Kannada.

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HOW TO GET GOOD SLEEP

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.

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INTERNS AT DEPT. OF MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION

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.

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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.

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LEARNING HOW TO RELAX

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.

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MAINTAINING HEALTHY PEER RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships with peers and friends influences one’s health and wellbeing. This brochure explains how you can maintain a good relationship with your peers.

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MARITAL ENRICHMENT SERVICES

The NIMHANS Centre for well-being has programs that could help couples improve their relationships in a deep and lasting way.

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MENTAL HEALTH FOR LGBTQ

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.

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MENTAL HEALTH IN PRISONS

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.

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MENTAL WELL-BEING

The informational brochure details upon mental well-being and enhancement techniques.

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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

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.

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NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES

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.

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NIMHANS CENTRE FOR WELLBEING

Services available at NIMHANS Center for Wellbeing are detailed in the brochure.

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NURSE: NURSES RECOVERING FROM STRESS AND EXHAUSTION

An educational pamphlet on nurse burnout, secondary trauma and self-care.

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OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

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.

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PANIC DISORDER

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. 

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PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS

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.

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PERSONALITY DISORDER

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.

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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.

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PREVENTING TOBACCO USE AMONG YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS

Increased tobacco use   entails persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control tobacco. The pamphlet is an informational guide on preventive methods.

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PREVENTING HARMFUL DRINKING AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION

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.

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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.

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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.

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SCHIZOPHRENIA

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.

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SELF INJURIOUS BEHAVIOUR

Self-injurious behaviour refers to any purposeful action that causes damage to the self, in most cases, without any conscious intention to commit suicide.

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SMOKING

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.

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SOCIAL PHOBIA

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.

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SOMATOFORM DISORDER

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.

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STRESS & COPING

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.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION: HOW CAN YOU HELP?

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.

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SUPPORTING OUR LOVED ONES WHAT WORKS

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.

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UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING ANXIETY

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.

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WHAT IS STROKE?

Stroke is a neurological condition caused by a bleed or clot which stops blood supply to a part of the brain.

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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

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WORKPLACE STRESS MANAGEMENT

Workplace stress-  The harmful physical and emotional responses in the work place.To know more  about management techniques, refer to the brochure.

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