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Mobile phone dependence and its relation with mood states among adolescents

 The present study was planned to investigate the relationship between the mobile phone dependence and mood states among adolescents. The sample of the present study consisted of 100 school going adolescents 50 boys and 50 girls. Test of Mobile Phone Dependence developed by Choliz (2010) and Eight State Questionnaire by Curran and Cattell (1989) were used to assess the level of mobile phone dependence and the mood states among adolescents. Results showed that the excessive dependence on mobile phones is significantly correlated with mood states among adolescents, however, no signs of serious level of depression is found in both boys and girls due to mobile phones. It was also observed that adolescents primarily use their phones to access social networking platforms than for other purposes. The excessive use of mobile dependence pattern is related to higher negative psychosocial costs. Hence, there is an urgent requirement to take notice about the amplified use of mobile phones by the a
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Mental health awareness: The Indian scenario

  Although mental health is a fundamental component of health, recognition of mental disorders and awareness about its importance is limited. Stigma and lack of understanding about mental disorders are major barriers to seeking help and promoting better mental health. Increasing understanding and overcoming stigma through strategic communications and social mobilization are crucial steps towards strengthening mental health programmes. Mental health promotion involves actions that improve psychological well-being. There are a number of ways to promote mental health, including early childhood interventions; support to children; socio-economic empowerment of women; social support for elderly populations; programmes targeted at vulnerable people; mental health promotional activities in schools; mental health interventions at work; housing policies; violence prevention programmes; and anti-discrimination laws and campaigns. Mental health promotion should be mainstreamed into governmental an
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