Depression Signs
Low mood, loss of interest, sleep or appetite changes, hopelessness, and self-harm talk should be taken seriously. डिप्रेशन कमजोरी नहीं है.
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Anxiety Symptoms
Excess worry, panic, restlessness, racing heartbeat, stomach discomfort, and disturbed sleep can affect study, work, and family life.
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नशा एक स्वास्थ्य समस्या बन सकता है. Repeated relapse, withdrawal, hiding use, and family conflict are warning signs.
Open addiction help guideStudent Exam Stress
Exam pressure, fear of failure, comparison, poor sleep, panic, and hopelessness need calm support instead of scolding or shaming.
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Persistent insomnia, oversleeping, repeated waking, or tiredness after sleep can be linked with stress, anxiety, mood, or substance use.
Open sleep problems guideFamily Support
Listen calmly, avoid shaming, take warning signs seriously, support routine, and help the person reach professional care when needed.
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Know when to call 112, go to hospital emergency care, or contact Tele-MANAS 14416—and how to respond safely while help is coming.
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Understand sudden intense fear, immediate calming steps, medical warning signs, and when repeated attacks need assessment.
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Recognise manic and depressive episodes, support treatment and sleep routines, and respond to urgent changes safely.
Open bipolar disorder guidePsychosis
Learn early signs, possible causes, calm family communication, and why prompt professional assessment matters.
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Understand intrusive obsessions, repetitive compulsions, effective treatment, and helpful family support.
Open OCD guideDementia Care
Notice changes in memory and daily function, distinguish sudden confusion, and make everyday care safer.
Open dementia care guideMedication Safety
Use psychiatric medicines safely, prepare for monitoring, recognise urgent reactions, and avoid unsafe stopping or sharing.
Open medication safety guideCaregiver Guidance
Support care with respectful communication, boundaries, shared responsibilities, crisis planning and attention to caregiver health.
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Bring a clear symptom timeline, complete medicines list, relevant history and useful questions to the appointment.
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Screen and Mobile Addiction Awareness
Excessive mobile use can disturb sleep, attention, study routine, family time, and mood. Families should look at the pattern: late-night use, anger when asked to stop, falling marks, hiding use, or loss of interest in offline activities.
Start with routine, sleep timing, realistic limits, offline activities, and calm conversation. If mobile overuse is linked with depression, anxiety, aggression, or self-harm thoughts, professional guidance may be needed.
Emergency Warning Signs
- Self-harm thoughts, suicide talk, or unsafe behavior
- Risk of harming others
- Severe confusion, unusual suspicion, or hearing voices
- Not sleeping for many nights with extreme behavior change
- Severe withdrawal symptoms after alcohol or substance use
In an emergency, call India's emergency number 112 or visit the nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
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How this guide is prepared
Prepared by the Dr H N Roy Mental Health Awareness Initiative editorial team using plain-language public-health guidance and the sources shown on this website. Last editorial review: 10 August 2026.
Medical-review status: General educational content; no individual clinical reviewer is named. Do not use this page as diagnosis or personalised medical advice.
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