<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><feed><author name="Dr Ishan Shivanand"><item><title>Mental health as a human right: dismantling barriers to universal access</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/mental-health-as-a-human-right-dismantling-barriers-to-universal-access/</link><pubDate>December 10, 2024, 4:10 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mental.png</image><category>Opinion</category><excerpt>What does it mean to be truly healthy? For centuries, societies have celebrated physical health as the ultimate ideal. Mental health, as vital as it is to our existence, remains trapped in neglect, stigma, and systemic failures. This oversight isn...</excerpt></item><item><title>Silent healer: Meditation and its effects on treating substance abuse</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/mental-health-as-a-human-right-dismantling-barriers-to-universal-access/</link><pubDate>December 10, 2024, 4:10 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mental-300x180.png</image><category>Opinion</category><excerpt>Addiction has become a public health crisis today, affecting millions of lives worldwide. Synthetic opioids like illicit fentanyl have worsened the concern, leading to devastating consequences. According to a WHO report, 80% of drug-related deaths...</excerpt></item><item><title>The Hidden Toll: Navigating Through Mental Health Challenges among Critical Care Professionals</title><link>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/mental-health-as-a-human-right-dismantling-barriers-to-universal-access/</link><pubDate>December 10, 2024, 4:10 am</pubDate><image>https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mental-300x180.png</image><category>Opinion</category><excerpt>Healthcare workers perform a critical role vital to patient health and safety. While doing work to the highest standard of their ability is a priority for most of them, they are also exposed to incessant stress. It can not only impact their decisi...</excerpt></item></author></feed>