Trauma Care Tips

People get confused between occupational therapy and physical therapy, and often consider them to be synonymous. Substantial differences set them apart, and there are certain overlaps too. Get an idea of what these therapies are about and find why they are different.

Occupational Therapy: Occupational therapy is all about improving the functional abilities of the individual. It concentrates on evaluating the skill set to be honed. If you think that an occupational therapist only treats ...more

The occupational therapy aims at ensuring that individuals have a productive and satiating life. In children, occupational therapy helps in mastering skills, recover, and carry out daily chores without depending on adults. Apart from these, there are other benefits of occupational therapy. Fortunately, they can be measured, and have a practical approach. When children find it difficult to take bath, eat, or do any other daily living chores themselves, occupational therapy helps them to overcome ...more

Stress and anxiety are good to some extent. When they go beyond a limit, things go for a toss. With lifestyle changes, several people go through severe stress and anxiety that results in psychological trauma. Some people can cope with the issues themselves, while others feel completely stuck in an emotional turmoil under a mountain of difficulties.

Is managing such a mental trauma possible? It is indeed possible if you reach out to skilled professionals who can counsel you by building y...more

Career counselling can be defined as a process that helps an individual to gain an understanding of oneself and the various interests to make a firm decision about the career choice and further education plans. It helps in managing a variety of problems such as managing time, help in increasing the concentration levels, resolving various conflicts between parents and children in a family regarding what profession should a child choose.

Career counselling is required by everyone at one p...more

Holistic sciences are taking centre stage once again, after their decline in the past centuries since the advent of contemporary medicine. Ayurveda is one such area that helps in reaching and curing the root cause of the ailment that a person may be facing. Couples problems or relationships problems are one such area that is also a part of this ancient Indian life science. Let us find out more about Ayurvedic Couple Counselling.

- Transformation: Ayurveda seeks to reach the root cause o...more

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR is an activity that should be learnt by everybody. It s a skill that comes handy at the time of the crisis. Owing to the fact that 90 percent of the overall cardiac related conditions occur outside the hospital, learning CPR becomes essential. A person with the knowledge of CPR can save the life of a patient in those crucial seconds when life hangs in the balance. Here is a brief know how about CPR and the way it is done:

Before CPR is started:
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Nosebleed is a condition wherein blood vessels burst in the nasal lining. Nosebleeds are fairly common and it is rarely a serious condition.
I. Anterior nosebleed:It is caused by the eruption of a blood vessel at the tip of the nose. Anterior nosebleeds are generally easy to control by yourself or by a doctor.
II. Posterior nosebleed: It is a rare type of nosebleed. Posterior nosebleed mostly occurs in older people. It occurs when an artery bursts behind the nose, which causes the blood ...more

Loss and grief are two unfortunate partners where the latter follows the former. While the type of grief or the nature of the loss may differ from person to person, there are five distinct stages of loss and grief that all people universally go through, when faced with such a situation.

Here are the five stages of this process and the different ways in which one can cope with each stage:

Denial and Isolation: In this phase, the patient usually ends up blocking out the words as ...more

Pregnancy is a special period that every woman waits with bated breath. While the happiness and excitement are there, the health of the mother and baby are extremely important as well. Incidences of complications during pregnancy and childbirth are not new. Many pregnant women suffer from preeclampsia (high blood pressure often associated with the presence of proteins in the urine), and gestational diabetes, which, left attended can be risky for both the mother and the baby. Lack of awareness an...more

Many people know how occupational therapy helps. In kids, it can help in improving skills, and in adults, this therapy helps in regaining the skills and managing daily living chores independently. A few may think occupational therapy is same as physical therapy. To own the truth, the former has a lot to do with the mental health along with the physical health. Physically impaired, stroke survivors, injured, kids with autism and those who lack focus are all benefited by occupational therapy. Find...more