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Face your problems
OPINIONS Due to various factors, stress is the driving force behind the numerous suicides among the youth. Here are a few suggestions from our readers on how to tackle it.
Take to reading
Teenage is definitely one of the most intriguing phases of life. Academics suddenly become boring, parents seem to be a constant nag, mobile phones […]
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Surviving stress
CONCERN The recent incidents of teens taking the extreme step over issues like exams results and parental control have shown that suicide is still a major threat to youngsters and adults alike. So it’s important to understand what causes it and subsequently control the urge.
The age of adolescence is characterised by turbulence not uncommon to […]
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Boot out the old you
KEEP FIT Getting down and dirty in a boot camp will not just help you physically, but will keep you on a mental high as well. AJIT SHETTY
If you thought a Boot Camp was something of a dress code for a summer camp you could not be more wrong. Actually, the Boot Camp was something […]
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Take control of your emotions
PSYCHO TALK From stress buster, meditation to family support…it’s all therapy. SMRUTHI NAIR
Emotional trauma needs no introduction. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, failure in a chosen career or the death of a cherished relationship, the resultant mental anguish is more than some people can cope with. Emotional trauma occurs when an […]
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Let off the steam
CASE STUDY Look at ways to constructively deal with stress during the exams. ARUNDHATI SWAMY
A month before the board exams, an otherwise cheerful and bright girl began to experience physical and emotional changes. She gradually became aware of a persistent dull headache through most of the day. She became irritable. Although she had worked hard […]
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Freedom of choice
PSYCHO TALK Adults need to take it easy and let their children learn and perform at their own pace. SMRUTHI NAIR
When did examinations translate into nightmares? They have always been horrible, you say. However, today’s students face far more than ‘horrible experiences’. Peer pressure, parental expectations and comparisons have come into play, and today exams […]
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Break your burnout
STRESSBUSTER Taking breaks will help avoid stress-related collapses. NAVIN RAMALINGAM SHANMUGARAJAN
First let’s take a close look at the technical definitions of stress and stressors before examining burnout and how it could be avoided by taking calculated breaks. Stress is the process of adjusting to circumstances that disrupt, or threaten to disrupt, a person’s equilibrium. Stressors […]
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Poor little rich kids
One would think the high profile rock/pop stars, sportspeople and actors have it all: fame and fortune often at a young age. But stop and think about it: are their lives really what you would want? Dogged by substance abuse, depression and bizarre behaviour, the downward spiral in the lives of Britney Spears, Amy Winehouse, […]
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Blow your steam right
EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT Everyone gets angry but not everyone lets go of it the right way. USHA JESUDASAN
Each of us deals with anger differently. One person may use harsh words, another might just walk away. Sometimes we express anger in a way that feels good for the moment, but causes problems afterwards. Sometimes we keep […]
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