Are you having problem in sleeping ? 

Some suggestions to sleep better 

• You must ensure that your bedroom environment is pleasant - not too hot  or not too cold . 
• The bedroom must be quiet when you sleep . It should not have any kind of noise . If your partner or anyone turns on the T.V to watch any program , request to turn the sound off . 
• The sleeping mattress must be comfortable enough . too hard or too soft mattress will make the sleep uncomfortable . 
• After dinner , walking or some kind of light exercise helps . 
• If you are stressed or have worry too much , it is difficult to fall asleep. Try to go to bed without your today's worry or anxiety. Tell yourself you can again take them , if needed - tomorrow. 
• You can try listening to some soft music that you like  or can read some books that you may read it as entertainment . 

Dont's 

• Avoid caffeine . Try not to drink tea or coffee after afternoon .
• Try not to have late dinner .
• Try to keep a fixed time for sleeping . try to stick to the routine . Go to bed even if you are not tired. 
• Avoid drinking too much of alcohol. 

source : https://www.who.int/features/qa/gaming-disorder/en/

Gaming disorder

Online Q&A
September 2018

What is gaming disorder?

Gaming disorder is defined in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as a pattern of gaming behavior (“digital-gaming” or “video-gaming”) characterized by impaired control over gaming, increasing priority given to gaming over other activities to the extent that gaming takes precedence over other interests and daily activities, and continuation or escalation of gaming despite the occurrence of negative consequences.

For gaming disorder to be diagnosed, the behaviour pattern must be of sufficient severity to result in significant impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of functioning and would normally have been evident for at least 12 months.

What is the International Classification of Diseases?

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the basis for identification of health trends and statistics globally and the international standard for reporting diseases and health conditions. It is used by medical practitioners around the world to diagnose conditions and by researchers to categorize conditions.

The inclusion of a disorder in ICD is a consideration which countries take into account when planning public health strategies and monitoring trends of disorders.

WHO released the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) in mid-2018.

Why is gaming disorder being included in ICD-11?

A decision on inclusion of gaming disorder in ICD-11 is based on reviews of available evidence and reflects a consensus of experts from different disciplines and geographical regions that were involved in the process of technical consultations undertaken by WHO in the process of ICD-11 development.

The inclusion of gaming disorder in ICD-11 follows the development of treatment programmes for people with health conditions identical to those characteristic of gaming disorder in many parts of the world, and will result in the increased attention of health professionals to the risks of development of this disorder and, accordingly, to relevant prevention and treatment measures.

Should all people who engage in gaming be concerned about developing gaming disorder?

Studies suggest that gaming disorder affects only a small proportion of people who engage in digital- or video-gaming activities. However, people who partake in gaming should be alert to the amount of time they spend on gaming activities, particularly when it is to the exclusion of other daily activities, as well as to any changes in their physical or psychological health and social functioning that could be attributed to their pattern of gaming behaviour.

What is Schizophrenia ?

Scizophrenia is a serious mental condition. The cause of Schizophrenia is still not very clear. The cause of this Disorder include genetics. It is seen that Schizophrenia runs in families. It is believed that Biology has a part to play in the development of the  disorder. Neurotransmitters dopamine , glutamate and serotonin is associated with the development of the disorder. It is also stated that Viral infections or Immune Disorders may be related to the development of Schizophrenia.

Symptoms of Schizophrenia 

mainly :  

1) Hallucinations - hearing people talking where actually it is not doing so.2)

2) Delusions - Persecution  thatsome trying to harm, trying to poison , someone watching , can steal the thoughts which one is thinking, camera installed in the room to keep a watch etc. Feeling of grandiosity

3) Speech - disorganized

4Behaviour - disorganized

other symptoms include : 

• Not sleeping properly 

• Diminished concentration 

• Bizarre thought 

• Lack of self care - not taking bath properly, not brushing teeth regularly, not changing clothes etc

• Loss of interest or motivation to work / neglecting usual  responsibilities- work, school , domestic chores

• Not wanting to go out of the house / trying to avoid social situations

• Preoccupation with religion 

• Flat affect - not responsive to current situation 
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• Social withdrawal - not wanting to interact with families and friends

DSM -V has added the term 'spectrum' to the title.

A Case of  Tim

Tim is an adolescent boy staying in a nuclear family in new York. He lives with his father and mother . She has an elder sister Carla who stays in New Jersey. She studies in a Management School . 

Tim is in standard xi. but lately he is loosing interest to study. Before he scored very high marks in most of the subjects.Her mother notices that he is not going to school regularly. He has some excuse or the other not to go to his school. He does not change his clothes as he should and skips his bath. he prefers to stay alone in his room.. His teacher complained in the last Parent Teacher Meeting that he does not do his homework, submits incomplete classwork and also very unmindful in class. In the last few tests he got poor marks in most of the subjects. He is having problem in falling off to sleep. He is awake all through the night at times.  His mother notices that he is talking to himself when he is in his room.He does not want to reveal to him he talks when asked.  

The onset of  Schizophrenia is around  adolescent time. So if any of your son / daughter is like TIm then you must consult a  Specialist. 

Here we find that :

a) Tim is becoming isolated, 

b) He is loosing interest in studies 

c) He is trying to avoid school and his friends 

d) He has problem in falling off to sleep.

e) Has difficulty in controlling his anger . Getting agitated for no apparent reason.

f) He is talking to himself ( which indicates he is  hearing voices )

g) His self care is deteriorating ( not taking bath properly, not changing clothes as he should)

Treatment 

Consult a specialist if the above symptoms are observed.

Psychotropic medications and Counselling are often used to treat the symptoms of Schizophrenia.


MYTHS about Schizophrenia 

1. Persons suffering from Schizophrenia are harmful or violent.



2. Schizophrenia is cauded by black magic 

3. Persons suffering from Schizophrenia can be cured without taking medicines, but with the help of saints /ayurvedic treatments / local healers .

4. Persons suffering from Schizophrenia should not be allowed to mingle with family / community .

5. Persons with Schizophrenia loses all capacity- becomes a burden .

6. People with Schizophrenia should be considered as non - functional. 


Facts of Schizophrenia 

1. Schizophrenia is a Chronic  mental disorder . More than 20 million people are affected by Schizophrenia worldwide.

2. In most cases Schizophrenia occurs in 15 to 35 years  of age though it may also appear later in late adulthood. 

3. Schizophrenia is treatable.

4. Treatment with medicines and Psychosocial support may help in symptom management. The anti psychotic medications help to weaken hallucinations and delusions ( if present ). 

5. With treatment person affected by Schizophrenia can recover significantly. The  treatment must include medicines and care at Community level with active family and peer, community support. 

6. People with Schizophrenia are more likely to be victims of violence by other members of family or community.



How can treatment help ? 

Earlier the  treatment starts , better is  the outlook ! 

Medication 

Antipsychotic Medications can help to weaken the hallucinations and delusions ( if any ). The medications also help the affected person to think more clearly , 

Like all other medicines , it may have side effects like  weight gain , constipation , dry mouth , drooling etc. In case of side effectes- the concerned doctor may be contacted. 

Psychological Treatment 

Many people suffering from Schizophrenia benefit from Cognitive Behaviour  Therapy. The therapy help the person to get away with negative thoughts and beliefs.  They can thereby have a better functioning . 

But Cognitive Behaviour  Therapy should be combined with Medicines. Only Cognitive Behaviour Therapy will not help but rather may lead to relapse ! 

Family, Peers  and Community Support

Apart from medicines, Psychological Treatment , family , peer and  Community support is very  important factor so far recovery is concerned. Here role of main Caregiver is important. Family members must shoulder responsibility to help the affected person to recover. they should not stay away or discriminate the person who is affected by Schizophrenia.

They should provide needed support to the person affected with schizophrenia to recover and to cope with the difficulties ! 

10 Signs of Depression  ! 

Depression  is very much associated to our today's life style . Many of us feel hopelessness, meaninglessness , insecurity - but we must be careful that it does not go for a long time. Depression can lead to many emotional or physical problems if it continues for a long time !

Some of the symptoms of Depression are :


1. Depressed Mood or Irritable - If a person feels sad or empty most of the day !

2. Decrease in Interest pr pleasure - If a person had interest in activity but does not show any interest or pleasure in that activity

3. Significant change in weight - If a person looses weight without any reason .

4. Change in appetite - A person may eat less or may feel more hungry than usual .

5. Change in pattern of activity - He may become slwer than he usually is or may be hyperactive.

6. Tiredness - An individual may have tired feeling

7. Concentration - Concentration of a person may go down . He/ she may have difficulty in concentrating.

8. Guilt - prone - An individual may become guilt- prone and start blaming himself/ herself gor the wrong doings which actually may not be true.

9. Worthlessness - An individual may feel that he has nothing to contribute to his family or others and thus have feeling of worthlessness.

10. Suicidal- An individual may have thoughts of suicide or may have suicidal plan .

Not only adults but children and teenagers may also have depression . About 5% of children and Adolescents suffer from depression at any given point of time. The depression in children may manifest it's symptoms in various ways . It may be deterioration in academic performance, change in interest pattern, may  have irritable mood , anger and hostility,  frequent tearfulness and crying,  withdrawing  from social activities and  getting bored very easily, difficulty with relationships. He / she may have problem in focussing or in making any decision and may have suicidal plans.

Depression can be controlled with right intervention at the right time .  If , it disturbs our daily activities for quite some time ( more than 2 weeks)  then we must consult a professional !

Workshop on Social Media Integration of Corporate Communication at GreyMind Communications

by Chawm Ganguly

Training aimed at empowering television journalists to bridge the Traditional- Social Media divide

Conducted a workshop on the Social Media Integration of Corporate Communication where I gave an overview of how the way news is searched, accessed and related to these days and explained ways and means of riding this wave into the future. The audience comprised primarily of the team members of GreyMind Communications – the entity is solely responsible for bringing most of the Football matches that you see live on your screen.

GreyMind is a 10 year old, established, Content Creation cum Media Production House, which is a virtual Prime mover in the field of Sports Production. It has already produced and directed more than 400 Live football matches for 10 Action, ESPN, Zee Sports, Mahuaa Bangla, Star Sports etc and has an enviable library of Exclusive Content. GreyMind is acknowledged as a Concept to Communication, Single Window Plug & Play solution provider with domain-dominating expertise that is spread across platforms – Print, Television and Digital and enjoys total in-house capability along with necessary infrastructure, trained manpower and training facilities. GreyMind enjoys top of mind recall among Sporting Event Organisers, Advertisers, Sponsors and viewers, which makes it a unique player in the world of sports production telecast. As a matter of fact, CFL, IFL, ISL– the GreyMind name is virtually synonymous with football.

(Follow GreyMind on Twitter: @greymind43)

Source 

http://corecommunique.com/workshop-on-social-media-integration-of-corporate-communication-at-greymind-communications/

Mental Health 

Mental health is as important as physical health . When  we have stomach ache or any other discomfort in our body , we consult professionals to get out of the discomfort . when we have low mood for a considerable period of time , feel irritable , agitated for a long time we hesitate to consult  a professional . we take things for granted till the situations worsens to a great level . When we see our adolescent child's behaviour has considerably changed - the school performance has deteriorated , gets easily irritated over small issues , appetite has become poor , loosing weight , sleeping or dozing in the day time yet we find parents overlook these symptoms ! We do not think of seeking help till  serious problems crop up ! reason behind this is partly our lack of knowledge  about Mental health and partly we hesitate to consult a Mental Health professional  because of the stigma in our society .

Mental Health Warning Signs !
Mental Health problems can be real , painful and severe !
Some of the signs that may point to a possible problem are listed below.

• poor concentration; can't make decisions
• Restlessness - inability to sit still or focus attention
• overreact to things , irritable A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than would be expected for the individual's stage of development
• Excessive worry about being harmed, hurting others, or about doing something "bad"
• Repetitive Rituals like the need to wash, clean things, or perform certain routines dozens of times a day
• Talking about committing suicide
• Drastic changes in behavior
• unexplained changes in your sleeping or eating habits.. too much apetite or poor apetite
• you avoid friends or family... whereas liked to mix up with friends previously 
• you are daydreaming a lot and can't get things done
• very angry most of the time, cry a lot or overreact to things
• worthless or guilt feeling 
• anxious or worried a lot more than other  people
• grief for a long time after a loss or death 
• extremely fearful-have unexplained fears or more fears than other people
• constantly concerned about physical problems or appearance... complaints of stomach aches , nausea , dizziness, chest pain or discomfort , feeling of choking 
• frightened that your mind is controlled or is out of control.you hear voices that cannot be explained... voices giving you instructions .

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental health problems can help you and others to get the care they need on the right time . Here are some of the signs are mentioned that may be reason for seeking help from a Mental Health professional. 

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Horizon - a Story

Horizon - a story 

The horizon is the line or that forms the boundary .between earth and sky. The English word “horizon” comes from the Greek word “ horos “ which means “ limit” . The horizon is the limit of one’s vision, beyond which one cannot see.

“Horizon” can also mean the limit of one’s vision of life, one’s outlook on life. “What is the point and purpose of life?”

“why are we born ?”

“What am I doing here ?”” what’s it all about ?

The teacher asked ….

“And what do you see out there?”

“I see horizon.”

“And have you ever walked on the horizon?”

“No, I am too young.”

“Well, someday you will.”

And when I get there what will I find?”

“ when you get there you will discover another horizon- another far beyond.”

“And if I walk again ?”

“And if I walk again?”

“If you walk again you will know that the second horizon is merely a starting place for the third.”

“Will my life then be always losing horizons?”

“ No , of always finding them !”

Thought of The Day ... 

"Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”

- Lord Buddha