Dr. Alka Sharma

Provide your child support at every step when struggling with studies.....

Early years are important for a child's development.....

Hey parents -> Did you know that the period up to the age of 3 – when the brain grows fastest – provides a critical window to improve lifelong health and well-being?

Good parenting rules....

Facts about anxiety disorders....

People with anxiety disorders often experience intense and excessive fear and worry that causes problems in their family, social, school and work life. But anxiety disorders can be treated! Here's what you need to know ⬇️

sleep is essential for good mental health....

Building better sleep habits can boost both your physical and mental health. Not sure where to start? Experts recommend setting a regular bedtime and sticking to it—even on the weekends.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/s3a

Self care is important ....

If someone you know has depression, remember:
𝘐𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘵𝘰𝘰. 💙

Take care of your physical as well as mental health...

PSYCHIATRIC NEWS ALERT | Individuals with elevated blood levels of glucose and triglycerides have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, as do individuals with low blood levels of HDL cholesterol (“good cholesterol”). https://ow.ly/gq8Z50R9G5g

Happy Navratri and new year to all...

Happy holi to all...

As good mental health leads to happiness, try to remain mentally healthy by setting boundaries, eating nutritious food, doing exs,and having good sleep.Do not hesitate to go to mental health professional, in case your mental health is affected.

Bedtime stories are good for children

Know about stress....

Stress can cause:

❤️‍🩹 headaches
❤️‍🩹 neck and shoulder pain
❤️‍🩹 lack of appetite
❤️‍🩹 back pain
❤️‍🩹 a heavy chest
❤️‍🩹 tight muscles
❤️‍🩹 an upset stomach

Pausing, breathing, and reflecting through slow breathing techniques can help to reduce stress.

Learn about dyscalculia...

Individuals with this type of learning disability demonstrate impaired math calculation skills and difficulty understanding numbers and math facts. Dyscalculia is associated with weaknesses in fundamental number representation and processing,which results in difficulties with quantifying sets without counting,using nonverbal processes to complete simple numerical operations, and estimating relative magnitudes of sets. Because these math skills are necessary for higher-level math problem solving, quantitative reasoning is likely impaired for these individuals.

Let's celebrate 75th independence day with full zeal and ferver.....

How do you feel when you are stressed......learn to manage it .

When feeling stressed and anxious, many people:

❤️‍🩹 get angry easily
❤️‍🩹 cannot sit still
❤️‍🩹 struggle to sleep
❤️‍🩹 feel sad or cry
❤️‍🩹 feeling overwhelmed or
❤️‍🩹 feel very tired

Time to take a break.

Happy makar sankranti to all.....

Anxiety disorders are common.consult a good mental health professional to manage them..

People with anxiety disorders often experience intense and excessive fear and worry that causes problems in their family, social, school and work life. But anxiety disorders can be treated!

Here's what you need to know ⬇️

Happy lohri to all....

Social isolation and loneliness lead to poor mental health....

Did you know that social isolation and loneliness have a profound impact on health and wellbeing? They’ve been linked to anxiety, depression, and increased risk of strokes and dementia.

Beyond the personal toll, social connection has profound societal benefits - enhancing health, education and the economy. While hundreds of interventions exist, finding what works best is a challenge we must tackle together.

🌟 Embrace the power of adolescents! 🌟

Adolescents are:
Unique
Constantly changing
Increasingly independent

Adults must:
👂listen to
🤝support
💰invest in
adolescents & their well-being to ensure that current and future generations thrive.

Bipolar disorder in teens.....

Bipolar disorder is not the same as the typical ups and downs every kid goes through. The mood swings are more extreme and accompanied by changes in sleep, energy level, and the ability to think clearly. Know the signs and symptoms: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder-in-teens-and-young-adults-know-the-signs?utm_campaign=WBD23&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_source=facebook

Nourishing your mind is also important.....

Nourishing your mind is as essential as feeding your body! 🧠✨
Here are some steps you can take to protect your mental health:

💜 Open up to someone close, someone you can trust
💛 Get moving! A pleasant walk, perhaps?
🧡 Eat healthy.
💚 Rest is NOT a waste of time; it is a vital recharge for your mind.
💕Look for professional help if you need it!
❤ No matter what, remember that a bad day doesn't define who you are.

Make a resolution in 2024 to boost your mental health....

What's on your 2024 New Year's Resolution list? Dive into our Mental Health Bingo Card, packed with activities to boost your well-being.

Share your card and use . Let's make mental health a priority in the New Year!

Happy new year to all.....

Know the science of stress....

Stress can have a long-term impact on the body, but many people get through it—and come out stronger

Here's what you need to know about the science of stress, including healthy ways to cope: https://at.apa.org/fcf

Manage your stress.....

Over time, our biological responses to can impair our physical and mental health.

Fortunately, there are evidence-based tools to help us cope in healthy ways: https://at.apa.org/bse