Updated On: 16 October, 2022 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
October is observed as World Mental Health Month and this week our stories focus on the fundamentals of mental well-being and the paths that can lead us towards it

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In sync with the United Nations’ annual observance of World Mental Health Month in October, our features for the week mainly cover the fundamentals of achieving mental well-being individually and with support of our near and dear ones. Beginning with children’s care, we look at how parents of children with special needs can identify and tackle instances of bullying experienced by their kids.
For quality sleep, an essential aspect of one’s physical and mental health, experts decode all about adult nightmares and how to tackle them. Additionally, with global handwashing day being at the centre of discussion this week, we highlight the need to regularly wash hands in order to keep viruses at bay. When it comes to therapy, taking the first step towards seeking help can be riddled with doubts and confusion; experts breakdown the fundamentals of individual and couples therapy for beginners.
In our follow-up on veggies that not many do not like, but can be made tasty, this week we look at ridge gourd and recipes that make it better.