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This is a place for personal stories and conversations that we normally don't have. Here we feature warriors, neuroscientists, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, researchers and authors.

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Featured Experts

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Dr Amit Sen

Psychiatrist, Children First

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BULLYING: THE VIOLENCE WE IGNORE 

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Dr Samir Parikh

Psychiatrist, Fortis Hospitals

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ONLINE GAMING & PORN ADDICTION || Psychiatrist Dr Samir Parikh

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(HINGLISH) आत्महत्या : तथ्य & मिथक / SUICIDE: MYTHS & FACTS 

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WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT DEPRESSION

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HANDLING LOCKDOWN BLUES

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LONELINESS & HOW TO TACKLE IT

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Dr Sanjeev Jain

 Professor Emeritus, NIMHANS

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WHY ARE THE 20's SO TOUGH? A BRAIN DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVE

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Dr Vandita Dubey

Clinical Psychologist

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YOUR BELIEF AFFECTS YOUR RELATIONSHIP

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HOW TO GET OVER PANDEMIC ANXIETY

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REMOVING NEGATIVE BELIEFS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

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NAVIGATING GRIEF AND SORROW

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YOUR BELIEFS AROUND HEALTH

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Dr Vidita Vaidya

Professor and Neuroscientist, TIFR Mumbai

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Dr Arpan Banerjee

National Brain Research Centre

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Dr Sandeep Deshpande

Psychiatrist & Specialist in Psycho-Sexual Medicine

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Zen Brain 

PERSONAL BOUNDARIES WITH CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST DR VANDITA DUBEY
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PERSONAL BOUNDARIES WITH CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST DR VANDITA DUBEY

In most Indian families , the concept of PERSONAL BOUNDARIES is alien… Personal Boundaries are 'unwritten yet assumed LIMITS or LINES drawn between two people or groups of people. Besides people one doesn't know...why is it necessary to maintain boundaries with parents, spouses, friends and even children... Join Shruti Verma Singh & Clinical Psychologist Dr Vandita Dubey in a candid chat on boundaries... *What are personal boundaries and how can you build them? *Setting boundaries with your parents as an adult *Setting boundaries/ ground rules in relationships & marriage ...between the two of you but also with outsiders. *Stop 'people pleasing' and learn to say 'NO!' *Negotiating boundaries at the workplace knowing there are consequences. #boundaries #emotions #relationships #psychology Zen-Brain.com: India’s first independent platform that discusses #Emotions​​ #MentalHealth #Self​​ #Relationships​​ ​​ #Mind​​ #BRAIN​​ #RewiringYourBrain​​ #Neuroscience with the best Specialists - #Psychologists​​ #Psychiatrists​​ #Researchers​​ #Authors DISCLAIMER: Zen-Brain features conversations with subject experts on issues arising in their fields of expertise. The content of the program is in no manner intended to or should be used as, a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Neither the creator of the program nor the experts expressing their views therein shall be liable in any manner whatsoever to any person acting on the basis of the content in disregard of this disclaimer. Let some conversations simply remain conversations!
SEXUAL TRAUMA & SHAME: SEX THERAPIST & AUTHOR NEHA BHAT
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ACTOR KUBBRA SAIT ON BROTHER'S DEPRESSION
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ACTOR KUBBRA SAIT ON BROTHER'S DEPRESSION

WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: (LONG) "BOLLYWOOD: The Mental Health Minefield" with Actor KUBBRA SAIT & Director SAMAR KHAN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctF-BxI4oZA #danishsait #depression #kubbrasait #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters SUICIDE PREVENTION Helpline Numbers To Remember : Roshni +914066202000/66202001 11.00 am to 9.00 pm (Mon to Sat) Languages: English, Hindi Hyderabad-based suicide intervention Centre. Sneha India Foundation +914424640050 Languages: English, Hindi They’re a 24X7 helpline in Chennai, India. Open for visits from 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m. Connecting... +919922001122 English, Hindi 12pm – 8pm all days suicide prevention NGO for the youth. 12pm – 8pm all days distressmailsconnecting@gmail.com FORTIS NATIONAL HELPLINE number +918376804102 run by psychologists 24x7 Zen-Brain.com: India’s first independent platform that discusses #Emotions #Self #Relationships #Health #Mind #BRAIN #RewiringYourBrain #Epigenetics with the best #Psychologists #Psychiatrists #Researchers DISCLAIMER: Zen-Brain features conversations with subject experts on issues arising in their fields of expertise. The content of the program is in no manner intended to or should be used as, a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Neither the creator of the program nor the experts expressing their views therein shall be liable in any manner whatsoever to any person acting on the basis of the content in disregard of this disclaimer. Let some conversations simply remain conversations.!
HOOKUPS, BREACH OF CONSENT & SEXTORTION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
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HOOKUPS, BREACH OF CONSENT & SEXTORTION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

We went in wanting to talk about sex, arousal, and pleasure....with a psychiatrist specialising in psycho-sexual issues, Dr. Sandip Deshpande, Public Health Anthropologist and Sex Educator Artika Singh, and Psychologist Arjun Gupta who specialises in Men's Mental Health! What we ended up talking about is the complete lack of sex-ed amongst youngsters, whose only exposure to sexuality is internet porn! A dangerous trend of hook-up culture that compromises safety! However, that's not all, the grey areas of consent, where someone doesn't even realise that there's been a breach! But the most dangerous of them all - sextortion! Unsuspecting whatsapp video calls and AI-generated "deepfake" videos are more common than we think! Watch to understand and remain vigilant! #sex #consent #sextortion #mentalhealth CONTACT FOR ANY SEX-RELATED ISSUES: https://www.allohealth.care/ CONTACT TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO SEXUAL ABUSE (FEMALE, MALE & LGBTQIA+) https://enfoldindia.org/ REPORT A CYBER CRIME : National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal: https://cybercrime.gov.in/ Are there laws that tackle SEXTORTION? Courtesy: https://www.legalserviceindia.com : In India, there is no explicit law that expressly covers the crime of sextortion, although numerous laws recognize one or the other aspects of sextortion. Here is a need to check whether present laws are enough to combat it. 1. The laws governing sexual harassment of women at Workplace Act 2013, aims to protect women at the workplace, and the protection is limited only to female workers, while sextortion is not gender-specific. 2. Section 354 of IPC, is a protection against sexual assault, and criminal force used to outrage the modesty of a woman, and does not cover the distinct dynamics of this crime. 3. Section 376, is a law punishing rape, done in different capacities, one of which is rape due to the abuse of authority. 4. Section 384 of IPC, a law against extortion, however, does not cover the sexual element involved with it. 5. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. It is a gender-natural legislation, dealing with child sexual abuse. It widely addresses the cases of sexual assault but is limited to children. 6. IT Act, 2000 stipulates certain sexual offenses dealing with cybercrime, though it also does not cover the changing aspects of cybersexual crime. STOCK VIDEO COURTESY : PEXELS.COM : cottonbro studio : A Man Drinking Black Coffee Jack Sparrow: Couple Holding Hands cottonbro studio: Over the Shoulder Shot of a Person Using Tinder Pavel Danilyuk: Close-Up Video Of Couple Holding Hands RDNE Stock project: Bullying Inside A Classroom PIXABAY.COM : SamuelFrancisJohnson: Mobile Phone Man Chat free stock video Zen-Brain.com: India’s first independent platform that discusses #Emotions​​ #MentalHealth #Self​​ #Relationships​​ ​​ #Mind​​ #BRAIN​​ #RewiringYourBrain​​ #Neuroscience with the best Specialists - #Psychologists​​ #Psychiatrists​​ #Researchers​​ #Authors DISCLAIMER: Zen-Brain features conversations with subject experts on issues arising in their fields of expertise. The content of the program is in no manner intended to or should be used as, a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Neither the creator of the program nor the experts expressing their views therein shall be liable in any manner whatsoever to any person acting on the basis of the content in disregard of this disclaimer. Let some conversations simply remain conversations!
A FIT LIFE WITHOUT LIMBS : SHALINI SARASWATHI
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A FIT LIFE WITHOUT LIMBS : SHALINI SARASWATHI

It could happen to anyone... In 2012, when Shalini was 32 years old, she and her husband went to Cambodia on a holiday. She was pregnant at the time. A month after they got back, Shalini came down with high fever and had to be hospitalised! Doctors thought it was malaria or dengue but it was a rare bacterial infection known as Rickettsial with Morts, which spreads through dog ticks! Shalini lost her baby, endured multiple organ failures, and slipped into a coma. A year later, she lost both her hands and had to have her legs amputated. Today, she's not just a blade runner but a fitness enthusiast and an advocate for Disability Rights. Follow her on Instagram @shalinisaraswathi #shalinisaraswathi #bladerunner #mentalhealth VIDEO COURTESY: Pexels.com Taryn Elliott Woman walking barefoot on the sand ROMAN ODINTSOV Silhouette of a Couple Standing Outdoors While Holding Each Other's Hands cottonbro studio Combing Dark Hair ArtHouse Studio A Person Putting a Glass of Raspberries in a Blender SHVETS production Gently Touching a Woman's Face Zen-Brain.com: India’s first independent platform that discusses #Emotions​​ #MentalHealth #Self​​ #Relationships​​ ​​ #Mind​​ #BRAIN​​ #RewiringYourBrain​​ #Neuroscience with the best Specialists - #Psychologists​​ #Psychiatrists​​ #Researchers​​ #Authors DISCLAIMER: Zen-Brain features conversations with subject experts on issues arising in their fields of expertise. The content of the program is in no manner intended to or should be used as, a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Neither the creator of the program nor the experts expressing their views therein shall be liable in any manner whatsoever to any person acting on the basis of the content in disregard of this disclaimer. Let some conversations simply remain conversations!
ADOPTED KIDS & MENTAL HEALTH II DR SONYA MEHTA (PSYCHOLOGIST)
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ADOPTED KIDS & MENTAL HEALTH II DR SONYA MEHTA (PSYCHOLOGIST)

Yes, research says that adopted kids are more likely to go through mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and self-identity issues. But the good news is that these issues can be tackled in a loving environment, by speaking to other adopted children or adoptive parents or by seeking professional help (if required). We delve into some oft-asked questions in a candid chat with Psychologist Dr Sonya Mehta and look to answer some questions uppermost in the minds of some adopted kids and their adoptive parents. Helping us navigate is Ahona Chatterjee, someone who's herself adopted! #adoptedchild #mentalhealth #adoptionjourney Zen-Brain.com: India’s first independent platform that discusses #Emotions​​ #MentalHealth #Self​​ #Relationships​​ ​​ #Mind​​ #BRAIN​​ #RewiringYourBrain​​ #Neuroscience with the best Specialists - #DOCTORS #Psychologists​​ #Psychiatrists​​ #Researchers​​ #Authors DISCLAIMER: Zen-Brain features conversations with subject experts on issues arising in their fields of expertise. The content of the program is in no manner intended to or should be used as, a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Neither the creator of the program nor the experts expressing their views therein shall be liable in any manner whatsoever to any person acting on the basis of the content in disregard of this disclaimer. Let some conversations simply remain conversations!
CANCER SURGEON ON WHY EXERCISING IS IMPORTANT || DR NIKHIL AGRAWAL
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RAJNEESH'S JOURNEY TO BEAT STAGE 4 COLON CANCER WITH ONCO SURGEON DR NIKHIL AGRAWAL
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RAJNEESH'S JOURNEY TO BEAT STAGE 4 COLON CANCER WITH ONCO SURGEON DR NIKHIL AGRAWAL

Rajneesh Singh, a veteran HR professional was, in July 2021, diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer. There were no major symptoms till a few days leading up to his diagnosis. After a successful surgery by Onco Surgeon Dr Nikhil Agrawal, Rajneesh was advised a series of chemotherapy sessions which he's completed. He also began journaling which led to an e-book "THE GOOD PATIENT". This discussion is about his journey to beat Stage 4 Colon Cancer. Two Days after recording this discussion, Rajneesh's Colonoscopy was clear. His PET CT Scan results are awaited. #stage4coloncancer #oncology #cancer If you'd like to read "THE GOOD PATIENT", you can contact Rajneesh directly. RAJNEESH SINGH : +919871596353 DR NIKHIL AGRAWAL, ONCOLOGY SURGEON (GASTRO & LIVER), MAX HOSPITAL. BLOG LINK: https://www.drnikhilagrawal.com/blog/ WHY DID I GET CANCER: https://www.drnikhilagrawal.com/blog/why-did-i-get-cancer PREVENTING GASTRO CANCERS: https://www.drnikhilagrawal.com/blog/preventing-gastrointestinal-cancers Zen-Brain.com: India’s first independent platform that discusses #Emotions​​ #MentalHealth #Self​​ #Relationships​​ ​​ #Mind​​ #BRAIN​​ #RewiringYourBrain​​ #Neuroscience with the best Specialists - #DOCTORS #Psychologists​​ #Psychiatrists​​ #Researchers​​ #Authors DISCLAIMER: Zen-Brain features conversations with subject experts on issues arising in their fields of expertise. The content of the program is in no manner intended to or should be used as, a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. Neither the creator of the program nor the experts expressing their views therein shall be liable in any manner whatsoever to any person acting on the basis of the content in disregard of this disclaimer. Let some conversations simply remain conversations!

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