Mental Health Matters: Breaking the Stigma

# Mental Health Matters: Breaking the Stigma In India, mental health is often neglected. At Vijay Hospital, we believe your mind deserves as much care as your body. ## Common Conditions - **Anxiety** — excessive worry, racing thoughts, panic attacks - **Depression** — persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue - **PTSD** — trauma-related flashbacks and hypervigilance - **OCD** — intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours ## Self-Care Strategies 1. Exercise regularly — boosts serotonin and dopamine 2. Maintain social connections — isolation worsens mental health 3. Practice mindfulness and meditation 4. Sleep 7–8 hours every night 5. Limit alcohol and avoid recreational drugs 6. Talk to someone you trust ## When to Seek Professional Help - Thoughts of self-harm - Inability to perform daily tasks - Prolonged sadness lasting more than 2 weeks - Severe panic attacks ## Treatment Options - Therapy (CBT, talk therapy) - Medication when needed - Lifestyle counselling **Mental health consultation:** +91 93067 10615

Mental Health Matters: Breaking the Stigma

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