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59% Indian Employees Feel Stress Everyday, Reveals Survey
In India, 59% of employees reported they feel stress on a daily basis, surpassing the average of the global and Asia region employees, said a survey by Marsh India. The survey found 50% of employees globally and 51% of employees in Aisa complained of stress in everyday life. It was based on 14,000 employees across 13 countries. Besides, 27% of employees said the pandemic caused them ''entirely'' negative impact.
Tags: Stress, employees, India, Global, pandemic
Courtesy: The Financial Express
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DOE Directs Private Schools To Introduce 'Happiness Curriculum'
Considering mindfulness in the students curriculum, the Directorate of Education has directed the private schools to initiate a 'Happiness Curriculum'. The DOE tweeted, "Happiness Curriculum with focus on mindfulness has been effective in Delhi's government schools since 2018." However, Following the HC's decision, private schools have been asked to introduce happy class. Besides, the decision comes in… read-more
Tags: mental health, Covid-19, Stress, happiness, Curriculum
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Dating App Bumble Provides 'Paid Break' To Its Employees
In order to tackle the workplace stress, Dating App Bumble gave a week's paid break to its 700 employees. Emphasising upon the paid break, Clare O'Connor, the Head of Editorial Content stated, "In the US especially, where vacation days are notoriously scarce, it feels like a big deal." Notably, in 2021 till March 31, Bumble and Badoo firms owned by Bumble had its users increased by 30%.
Tags: Bumble, Dating App, employees, Stress
Courtesy: The Quint
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Nutritionist Suggest Simple Dietary Changes To Combat Anxiety
Amid increasing COVID-caused mental stress and anxiety, nutritionist Nmami Agarwal said the issues can be handled by making simple tweaks into our everyday diet. Highlighting the correlation between gut health and mental health, she suggested that adding nuts, fish, yogurt, idli, and polyphenol-rich items like coffee and green tea increases the production of healthy gut bacteria in the body. Exercise and a healthy sleeping pattern also work… read-more
Tags: Nutritionist, Stress, anxiety, food
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Expert Suggests Ways To Help Children's Well Being In Pandemic Time
Paediatrician Dr Jesal Sheth suggests to address children’s fears and conversations for the emotional well-being and to avoid stress in children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommending to engage them in indoor games, Sheth said besides safeguarding them against outside exposure this will make them understand what staying indoor means at these times. The senior consultant at Fortis Hospital added to encourage children to spend more time… read-more
Tags: Lifestyle, Coronavirus Pandemic, children, Stress
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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50% Kids Faced Stress During COVID; Low Income Homes Worst: Study
A recent study has revealed that approximately 50% of children suffered stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A joint study by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and NGO ‘Child Rights and You’ claimed that while no age and gender difference was recorded for stress, it was relatively higher in families with low income. Surveying over 800 children of the age group nine to 17 years, the study interpolated that 41.9% of children felt worried… read-more
Tags: Stress, Covid-19, children, mental health
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
