In a recent research conducted by Associate Professor Mohammad Haghighi from the Research Center for Behavioral Disorders & Substances Abuse on 207 medical students...

But are you an over-protective parent? Because if you are, you could be doing what the faculties at the Universities of Harvard and Stanford say your children are -- "failure deprived." When they grow up to be young adults, failure deprived children are (a) more likely to be unable to deal with setbacks or disappointments faced in the real world, and (b) may subsequently lead to higher levels of anxiety and depression. So, what's the solution to this?

The amazing story of the 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach, who were trapped in a complicated cave system during a heavy flood, made headline news globally. The most fascinating thing was that, when they were found by the British rescue divers, they were reportedly seen meditating!

"Training your brain is something everyone can do," according to Elle Magazine Feature Writer TAN Min Yan. According to her, "the most successful athletes, no matter their speciality, all have one thing in common: an incredible mental toughness that helps them tide through immense physical and physiological pressures." What are some of the mental toughness techniques used? Here's a summary list: