Tag: stress

  • Suicide is not a crime in Pakistan anymore

    Suicide is not a crime in Pakistan anymore

    The Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill 2022, which eliminates penalty for attempted suicide, was passed by President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday.

    According to a statement made by the President House, Section 325 of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860, which deals with punishing suicide attempts, will be repealed.

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)-introduced the legislation (JUI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam opposed the bill.

    Suicide or attempted suicide was a crime in Pakistan under Section 325 of the Penal Code, and it was sanctioned by a year in prison, a fine, or both.

    According to public health experts, approximately 75 per cent of Pakistanis suffer from various mental health problems. The majority of Pakistanis, according to Vice Chancellor of the Health Services Academy (HSA) Prof. Shahzad Ali Khan, are either sad or under stress.

  • Five science-oriented tips to deal with work stress

    Five science-oriented tips to deal with work stress

    We all have those days where almost everything is stressful and it becomes difficult to cope with even the little things happening around. It is normal to go through stress at work but it can affect your mood and performance if you don’t learn to cope up with it. Here are some extremely helpful, science-oriented tips that will help you deal with work-related stress. 

    Work out

    Exercise is proven to be one of the best stress relievers. Many people claim that exercising helps them get rid of all negative energies, resulting in a better mood. It pumps up your endorphins, the chemicals produced by your body to relieve stress and pain. Not everyone likes hitting the gym every day, so it’s better to find a physical activity you can enjoy and then try sticking to it. Working out can help you improve your overall physical and mental health.

    Write it down 

    Writing down your feelings and problems is another best way to deal with the stress coming from it. When you write, you let it out. So, instead of bottling your work-related frustrations, it is best to write it out. Journaling is considered to be an effective practice to deal with the stress at your workplace. This can also help you monitor the things that cause you stress. 

    Drink tea/coffee

    Since winter is around the corner, this doesn’t seem to be a bad idea. Caffeine is what always helps you stay focused even when there are chances for you to get distracted by things going around. Consumption of your favorite cup of tea and coffee will keep you motivated and improve your performance at work. You can even set up a tea/coffee station at your workplace so all your team members can also reduce their workplace stress. 

    Take a step back

    You don’t have to force yourself when you clearly need a break. Take a break from your work, turn away from your desk, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. Remember you are a human, not a machine, you need a break to function properly. If you need a little more, step out, go for a walk, and breathe in fresh air.  

    Play music

    Music is also a great stress-buster. Pop in some headphones and listen to your favorite songs – especially the ones which make you feel light, positive, and motivated. It somehow distracts you from the present situation and takes you to another dimension where you feel relaxed. 

    Apply these five scientifically-proven tips to deal with work-related stress to pull yourself together and breathe easily. Last but not the least, it is highly recommended to leave work at work and unwind yourself at home.

  • Deepika Padukone delivers heartening speech on mental health at Davos

    Deepika Padukone delivers heartening speech on mental health at Davos

    Deepika Padukone is on a mission to make the world a better place.

    After standing in solidarity with students of New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) who were protesting after masked assailants wielding batons and iron rods attacked the university leaving more than two dozen injured, she delivered a powerful speech on mental health at the the World Economic Forum in Davos. The actor received the Crystal Award at the annual event for her work on spreading awareness about mental health.

    The actor spoke about her mental illness journey at the event saying she had a love-hate relationship with it, and highlighted that depression and anxiety were common illnesses that could be treated.

    “My love and hate relationship with this has taught me a lot and I want to tell everyone suffering from this that you are not alone.”

    “Depression is a common, yet serious illness. It is important to understand that anxiety and depression is like any other illness and treatable. It was experience with this illness that encouraged me to set up Live Love Laugh,” she said, while speaking about her foundation. Deepika was diagnosed with depression in 2014.

    Highlighting the impact mental illnesses have people and on the economy, she said, “One trillion dollars is the estimated impact of depression and mental illness on the world economy. In the time it has taken me to accept this award, the world has lost one more person to suicide”.

    Padukone, who received the award on Martin Luther King Jr Day, also quoted the civil rights activist in her acceptance speech.

    “For in the words of Martin Luther King, everything that is done in this world is done with hope,” she said.

    Padukone started voicing her opinion on the importance of mental health through her foundation The Live Love Laugh Foundation in June 2015.

    Through the program, the actor launches nationwide awareness as well as destigmatisation campaigns. The foundation raises awareness about adolescent mental health disorders and organises training sessions, research and lecture series that feature some of the best known thinkers and achievers.

    Padukone was last seen in biographical drama Chhapaak, which she also produced. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the movie is based on real-life acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal, who was attacked in 2005 at the age of 15.