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Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
International Youth Day 2025: Clinical psychologist explains how stress and anxiety affect heart health in youth
Each year, International Youth Day serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges and aspirations facing young people worldwide. In 2025, this day brings a specific focus on mental health, with an emphasis on the stress and anxiety that many youths experience in today's fast-paced environment. According to experts, stress and anxiety can affect heart health among youngsters. That makes it crucial to know about the ways to promote mental well-being among young people. Lifestyle problems such as depression, chronic anxiety and job stress trigger brain and heart strokes among youth.(Adobe Stock) How to understand stress and anxiety? Stress is a response to external pressures, which can stem from academic expectations, social media interactions, familial responsibilities, or peer comparisons, as noted in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry. is a response to external pressures, which can stem from academic expectations, social media interactions, familial responsibilities, or peer comparisons, as noted in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry. Anxiety, while related to stress, often emerges as a persistent feeling of worry or fear that can overshadow daily life, as per the American Psychiatric Association. 'While a certain amount of stress is a regular part of life—and can even motivate young people to perform at their best—excessive stress can be debilitating,' Dr Kamna Chhibber, senior clinical psychologist at Fortis Healthcare, tells Health Shots. What are the physiological changes of the heart as we age? The heart is often viewed as the emotional centre of our being, and Dr Chhibber notes that both stress and anxiety can lead to significant physiological reactions: Increased heart rate: When the body is under stress, its "fight or flight" response is triggered, resulting in a rapid increase in heart rate. For youths, this might happen during exams or public speaking. When the body is under stress, its "fight or flight" response is triggered, resulting in a rapid increase in heart rate. For youths, this might happen during exams or public speaking. Elevated blood pressure: Chronic stress can lead to increased blood pressure, which, over time, may negatively impact cardiovascular health, according to the American Heart Association. Chronic stress can lead to increased blood pressure, which, over time, may negatively impact cardiovascular health, according to the American Heart Association. Physical manifestations: Young people may experience chest pain or tightness due to anxiety, which can be alarming and often misunderstood as a heart problem rather than a psychological one. What is the most significant psychological issue for young adults? The psychological ramifications of chronic stress and anxiety are significant: Depression: Continuous feelings of stress often lead to depressive symptoms, which can further alienate young people from their peers. Continuous feelings of stress often lead to depressive symptoms, which can further alienate young people from their peers. Sleep disturbances: Anxiety often disrupts sleep patterns, leading to insomnia or restless nights, creating a vicious cycle of fatigue and increased anxiety, as per the journal Sleep Medicine. Anxiety often disrupts sleep patterns, leading to insomnia or restless nights, creating a vicious cycle of fatigue and increased anxiety, as per the journal Sleep Medicine. Social withdrawal: Young individuals may start to isolate themselves from friends and family, which can harm their social skills and support systems. "Understanding these effects is paramount for helping youths cope with their feelings proactively", Dr Chhibber adds. What is the role of social media in the life of the youth today? In today's digital age, social media serves as a double-edged sword for youth. While it can foster connection and community, it can also amplify stress and anxiety, as per the journal Annals of Medicine & Surgery. Key factors include: Comparison culture: Constant exposure to peers' curated lives can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. Constant exposure to peers' curated lives can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. Cyberbullying: Negative interactions online can have immediate and long-lasting impacts on a young person's mental health. Negative interactions online can have immediate and long-lasting impacts on a young person's mental health. Information overload: Keeping up with endless news cycles can create a sense of overwhelm, contributing to general unease. "Parents and educators to promote healthy social media habits and foster open discussions about online experiences", encourages Dr Chhibber. How to build resilience against stress and anxiety? To combat the effects of stress and anxiety, it is crucial to focus on cultivating resilience among young people, according to the expert: Emotional awareness: Teaching young people to recognise, express, and communicate their feelings can be empowering. Journaling or participating in art can facilitate emotional processing. Teaching young people to recognise, express, and communicate their feelings can be empowering. Journaling or participating in art can facilitate emotional processing. Healthy coping mechanisms include physical activities, mindfulness practices, and hobbies, which can serve as effective outlets for stress relief and overall well-being. Encourage young hearts to explore various avenues for coping with challenges, as recommended by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. include physical activities, mindfulness practices, and hobbies, which can serve as effective outlets for stress relief and overall well-being. Encourage young hearts to explore various avenues for coping with challenges, as recommended by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Strong support systems: Creating an environment where young individuals feel safe discussing their challenges with trusted adults or peers can make a difference. Whether through school counsellors, parents, or community mentors, reliable support is vital. How does seeking professional help reduce stress? If stress and anxiety become overwhelming for a young person, seeking professional guidance is necessary. A mental health professional can help: Identify triggers: Understanding the sources of anxiety can provide clarity and actionable steps for change. Understanding the sources of anxiety can provide clarity and actionable steps for change. Develop coping strategies: Therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), can equip young minds with the tools to manage their emotions effectively. Therapeutic interventions, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), can equip young minds with the tools to manage their emotions effectively. Foster personal growth: Therapy can help in redefining a young person's mindset, offering insights into self-acceptance and confidence-building. Raising awareness on International Youth Day As we celebrate International Youth Day 2025, it's an opportune moment to encourage communities to prioritise mental health support. Here are some ways we can promote awareness:
News18
4 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Dalima Chhibber eyes historic World Cup berth for Indian Women's Football
Agency: Last Updated: August 12, 2025, 17:30 IST Representational image (Image: News18) New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): Indian footballer Dalima Chhibber, a stalwart of the women's national team for the past 15 years, believes the squad is on the brink of something special as they set their sights on a historic FIFA Women's World Cup about the team's journey and ambitions, Chhibber told ANI, 'We can't compare men's and women's football. But I've been playing for the national team for 15 years, and our dream is to reach the FIFA World Cup. Recently, after 20-25 years, what we've achieved shows our capabilities as footballers and the direction we're heading… We're moving towards a good, bright future."The Indian women's team competed in the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2022, but their campaign was cut short due to a COVID outbreak within the squad, forcing them to withdraw from the tournament. Chinnar admitted that the setback only fuelled their determination.'However, this time, we're determined, mentally tough, and excited to make history for the World Cup," she 36 days after the Indian senior women's team wrote a historic chapter in Indian football by qualifying for the AFC Women's Asian Cup, the Indian U20 women's team put further shine by securing their berths at the AFC U20 Women's Asian a victorious campaign in Yangon, the Young Tigresses received a warm welcome upon their arrival in New Delhi on Monday a matter of five weeks, the wait of two decades came to an end. While the Blue Tigresses did it after 23 years, the Young Tigresses will feature at the continental stage after 20 years, according to the AIFF was also about vanquishing the demons of the past. Heartbreakingly, in 2022, the senior side had to withdraw from the Asian Cup due to a COVID outbreak. The year after that, the U20 side were knocked out of the first round of the qualifiers by the narrowest of margins, on goal difference, by Vietnam. (ANI) view comments News agency-feeds Dalima Chhibber eyes historic World Cup berth for Indian Womens Football Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Read More
Indian Express
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ghevar goes global, thanks to MasterChef Australia contestant Depinder Chhibber: ‘She pulled the boss recipe'
Ghevar, originating from Rajasthan's Jaipur, has been a beloved sweet for centuries. It is deeply rooted in Rajasthani culture and is considered one of the state's most iconic desserts. During the latest season of the popular culinary reality television show MasterChef Australia, Indian origin chef Depinder Chhibber made ghevar for the judges. Calling it the 'Indian honeycomb', Chhibber, who made it to the competition's Top 4, brought the Indian delicacy to global attention. 'It's literally just pastry, so it's beautiful, crispy, crunchy, but very tricky to make,' she shared during the show. 'The oil has to be very hot, and the actual batter has to be ice cold. Add the chilled batter to the oil. You get that splattering, that's what builds that honeycomb texture,' Chhibber further added. Excited netizens did not hold back when it came to sharing their admiration with comments like: 'She pulled the boss recipe,' 'What perfect timing for a ghewar to be telecasted,' 'Iconic. Legendary. Authentically Indian. Rooting for you, Depinder. Get it home,' and 'This one is toughest to make but so delicious.' reached out to a culinary expert to learn about the fascinating history of this sweet delicacy. According to celebrity chef Ananya Banerjee, the sweet has royal connections – often prepared in the kitchens of Rajasthani maharajas and has been passed down through generations of traditional sweet makers called halwais. 'The name 'ghevar' is believed to come from the Sanskrit word 'ghrita' (ghee) combined with 'vat' (round), referring to its circular, ghee-rich preparation,' she said. Banerjee detailed that preparing ghevar is an art form that requires considerable skill: All-purpose flour (maida) Ghee (clarified butter) Cold water or milk Ice cubes 'The key is the temperature contrast between the cold batter and hot ghee, which creates the distinctive porous, disc-like structure,' said the chef. Banerjee shared that several factors make ghevar a monsoon specialty. 'The monsoon season coincides with important festivals like Teej and Raksha Bandhan in Rajasthan, and these festivals celebrate the arrival of rains and are particularly significant for women. Major Rajasthani festivals fall during this period, creating natural demand,' she said. According to her, ghevar is traditionally prepared and exchanged during these celebrations, as it is customary for married women to receive ghevar from their parents' homes during Teej. 'Another reason for their popularity during this season is that fresh ingredients like milk for rabri topping are more than readily available during the monsoon,' she added.
Refinery29
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
How Depinder Chhibber Is Using MasterChef Australia To Shift Stereotypes Around Indian Foods
Depinder Chhibber is having a dream run on MasterChef Australia 2025, with a bunch of wins under her belt and one of the most talked about dishes so far: her traditional Indian street food dish, Raj Kachori. In the West, there can be a stigma rooted in racism surrounding South Asian food, where the cuisine is associated with words like 'cheap' and 'simple'. Compare that to French or Italian cuisine, often considered 'elevated' and 'expensive'. This type of thinking is a 'sore spot' for Chhibber, because not only is her identity tied directly to Indian food, but she also tells Refinery29 Australia that people often don't understand how 'technical' traditional Indian recipes are. 'When I make Indian food, I know how much technicality is involved in the recipes that I'm using, which is probably the same, if not more than a French recipe, I would say,' she explains. '[I've] always said that we need to respect the local artisans, the local street food vendors, because they've been doing this for generations… when I go to Delhi, I go to the ones that have been there for like, over 100 years. These local artisans have had recipes passed down for generations and have spent years perfecting their skills. "The way they do it, they just make it look so easy. But you try and do that at home, and it's impossible to get right,' she adds. With Chhibber's Raj Kachori dish, she specifically created the street food version rather than a fancy deconstructed version, because she wanted it to be authentic. Part of her mission on MasterChef Australia is to educate Aussies about Indian food, because she believes these racist stereotypes can sometimes come down to 'lack of awareness'. 'I feel like it's my job to make everyone aware of the dishes that I know and do the best in the best possible way, if that makes sense. Because I want to go out there, and I want to create these dishes, and I want to show these dishes to the judges, to the world,' she says. ' 'It's not about the price that you pay. It's about what you get, and it's about flavour, and it's about the experience.' ' When Chhibber moved to Newcastle as an 11-year-old, she was impacted by the absence of Indian street food. There was one takeout restaurant that everybody would go to… and that was it. 'That kind of got me really interested in food, especially learning techniques and recipes that normally you wouldn't need to when you were living in India, because you could just go down the street [and buy it],' she recalls. 'I think that [food] became like an identity, kind of like a mission for me to master those and showcase those, which is what I'm aiming to do this season.' The first time Chhibber competed on MasterChef Australia, she didn't expect to have such a reaction from other Indian Australians watching the show. This time around, she's all too aware. 'When I came onto MasterChef [the first time], I was cooking Indian food without realising how much it meant to other people in the community. I honestly didn't realise the importance of that emotion, because I had never felt that before,' she says. ' 'This time around, when I'm making dishes… if I'm tearing up, I know people will be tearing up with me, because they can all feel the same emotion.' ' Her mission to bring Indian food to Australia won't stop at MasterChef Australia, whether she wins or not, because she has big plans for after the show. She's already opened her own supper club called Ghar in Newcastle, and her next step is to publish a cookbook. 'I would love to put all my recipes together, all of the things that I've learned over the last how many years I've been cooking, and I'd love to put them into a cookbook for local people that are intimidated by Indian food,' she says. 'Indian food can be quite intimidating with its flavours, with its spices, the number of ingredients. But you know what? There is an easy way to do everything. 'I think everyone can learn a little bit of spice work. And I think living in Australia, how multicultural we are, I think it's really important to kind of be across a lot of different cuisines if you're a foodie, especially if you like to call yourself a foodie.'
Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
MasterChef Australia contestant makes Raj kachori, judges call it ‘seamlessly chaotic'
Indian street foods like pani puri, vada pav, dabeli, aloo tikki, and more have been gaining global attention, thanks to travel influencers diving into the stories and traditions behind these flavourful dishes. Indian-origin chef Depinder Chhibber, who won hearts with her culinary skill in MasterChef Australia Season 13, has made an exciting return in the show's 17th season. Back on the global stage, the Delhi-born chef is once again representing Indian cuisine, and this time, she's doing it with a street food classic that holds a special place in her heart, Raj kachori. In a recent episode, Chhibber transported the judges straight to the bustling streets of Delhi with her take on this iconic snack. In a viral video, she assembled the dish live in front of the judges, beginning by delicately piercing a hole in the crisp kachori shell. Inside, she layered in boiled moong sprouts, spiced potatoes, and chickpeas. She then poured in spiced curd, followed by generous drizzles of sweet tamarind and green chutneys. Taking it a step further, she added more curd, decorating both the filling and the kachori's outer shell. The final plating came with a sprinkle of Kashmiri chilli, pomegranate arils, and crunchy sev. The judges were wowed by the dish, describing it as 'seamlessly chaotic', 'lovely', and 'wonderful'. So impressed were they that they crowned Chhibber the 'Queen of Raj Kachori'. Watch here: A post shared by MasterChef Australia (@masterchefau) Several social media users hailed Chhibber, with one of them saying, 'Depinder really representing Indian street food like a pro.' Another user commented, 'Just so good to see Depinder beautifully presenting Indian Street food.' 'I had it yesterday in delhi, and as an Indian looking at this video rn, its making me tear up. Thank you @depinder_ for doing this for all of us,' a third user reacted. Last year, Indian-origin contestant Sumeet Saigal left the MasterChef Australia judges in awe after she served them a plate of the beloved Indian snack pani puri.
