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Difference Between Charas and Ganja: Uses, Effects & Legal Status in India

Learn the difference between charas and ganja, including how they're made, their effects on the body, and legal status under India's NDPS...

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Ashish Mittal

⏱ 5 min

For Families & Caregivers

Can You Drink Alcohol During Periods? Effects on Cramps, Flow & Mood

Can you drink alcohol during periods safely? Learn how it affects cramps, flow, and mood, plus tips to minimize discomfort if you choose ...

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Mrigakshi Parasor

⏱ 5 min

Clinical Research

What Makes a Mental Health Leader?

What defines mental health leadership? Explore the clinical judgement, empathy, and accountability that shapes an effective leader in psy...

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Shradha Malik

⏱ 4 min

Clinical Research

Building Ethical Mental Healthcare Organisations

What makes a mental healthcare organisation truly ethical? Explore confidentiality, patient rights, governance, and accountability in psy...

mental healthcare organization

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Shradha Malik

⏱ 4 min

Mental Health

How to Reduce Anxiety Immediately: 5-Minute Calming Tips

Learn how to reduce anxiety immediately with simple 5-minute techniques backed by clinical experts. Fast, practical calming tips you can ...

Anxiety Disorder Reduce Anxiety

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Tanul Jain

⏱ 5 min

Mental Health

Women's Mental Health in India: What Are We Missing?

Depression and anxiety in Indian women often go unnoticed. Learn the signs, the stigma behind it, and how Athena OKAS offers women-only c...

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Shradha Malik

⏱ 4 min

Mental Health

How to Reduce Stress and Anxiety: Tips From Therapists

Learn how to reduce stress and anxiety with therapist backed techniques, daily habits, and expert tips from Athena Behavioral Health's cl...

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Rahul Rai

⏱ 7 min

Clinical Research

What I Learned Building a Mental Healthcare Organisation

Lessons from building Athena Behavioral Health on clinical leadership, trust, and closing India's mental healthcare treatment gap.

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Shradha Malik

⏱ 4 min

Addiction

How to Quit Smoking Weed: 9 Practical Steps + Withdrawal Timeline

How to quit smoking weed? Follow 9 practical steps, know the withdrawal timeline, and learn what to expect in your first two weeks sober.

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Anindo Mitra

⏱ 6 min

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