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संवाद: Mental Health & Exam Stress: Insights from Dr. Samir Parikh
In today's podcast, we explore the important topic of mental health and its impact on students preparing for competitive exams. We are honored to welcome Dr. Samir Parikh, Chairperson of the Fortis National Mental Health Program, who provides his expert insights on the mental health challenges faced by students during their exam preparation.

Dr. Parikh addresses key strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and maintaining emotional well-being in high-pressure situations. He also offers practical advice on how to manage exam-related anxiety and maintain a balanced mindset amidst academic and societal pressures.

This episode serves as a valuable resource for students and aspirants, offering practical tools to prioritize mental health and stay focused during exam preparation. We trust that you will find this conversation insightful and encourage you to share your thoughts in the comments.

(0:00) - Intro
(02:21) - What is mental health?
(04:01) - Mental health related most common challenges
(11:22) - Why is mental health so crucial for students?
(15:27) - Depression and anxiety
(20:10) - Mental health is still a taboo
(23:46) - How does social media usage affect students
(30:13) - Reality of social media
(40:41) - Parents' pressure on students
(45:10) - Overcome failure
(48:15) - Short breaks during study
(49:25) - Exam related anxiety
(50:10) - How to tackle loneliness
(52:53) - Manage rejection
(57:01) - Layoff era
(59:11) - Simple techniques for reducing anxiety.
(1:01:11) - Unmute yourself
(1:01:33) - Learn to switch off
(1:02:51) - Closing Thoughts