Tag: #MentalHealth

Fatty liver may increase risk of personality disorders by threefold: Study

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Fatty liver may increase risk of personality disorders by threefold: Study

People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are around three times more likely to have a personality disorder than those without the disease, a new study has revealed. NAFLD is a global health problem and multi-faceted disease, with the main risk factors being obesity and insulin resistance. Whilst in its early stages there may be few symptoms, the disease can progress to cirrhosis and liver failure in at-risk individuals such as diabetics. Scientists at the University of Birmingham in the UK call for NAFLD patients to be screened for personality…

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Kashmir’s Silent Plague: Battling the Scourge of Drug Addiction

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Kashmir's Silent Plague: Battling the Scourge of Drug Addiction

By: Mudasir Wani Kashmir valley, renowned for its beauty and culture, has recently been cast into the shadows by a growing epidemic – drug addiction. This ominous presence is unraveling the social fabric and dragging the valley into a bleak abyss. The Pandora’s box of this crisis is wide open. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment recently revealed in the Lok Sabha that nearly 10 lakh people in Jammu and Kashmir are entangled in the clutches of drug addiction. To put this into perspective, the population of Jammu and…

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Kashmir’s Youth in Crisis: The Need for Suicide Prevention

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Kashmir's Youth in Crisis: The Need for Suicide Prevention

By: Nawaz Manzoor Malik Suicide is a global concern, and its impact is far and wide, affecting individuals, families, and entire communities. In Kashmir, the menace of suicide has been exacerbated by decades of conflict, political turmoil, and a unique cultural context. Trying to explore the latest information and initiatives surrounding suicide prevention in Kashmir, shedding light on the challenges faced and the glimmers of hope that are emerging. As per the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) report, suicide has claimed the maximum number of lives in Kashmir after terrorism.…

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Kashmir’s dark side: How black magic is destroying lives

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Kashmir's dark side: How black magic is destroying lives

By : Mehr-u-Nisa Zargar By early May, Shoby Jan, a resident of the Kachdoora area in south Kashmir’s Shopian allegedly showed an immense transformation in her behaviour. It was not normal. After days of struggle, her husband Muzaffar Ahmed Sheikh got in touch with a faith healer from Qazigund in the Kulgam district. The “faith healer” came to her house in Kachdoora and right away said, Shoby was possessed by a Djinn. After the “revelation” Shoby started facing a social boycott. Nobody visited her or went close to talk to…

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