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        "id": 1569229,
        "msgid": "psychologist-reveals-connection-between-fasting-and-mental-health-1771980366",
        "date": "2026-02-25 06:03:30",
        "title": "Psychologist Reveals Connection Between Fasting and Mental Health",
        "author": "Qommarria Rostanti",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "A clinical psychologist has explained the scientific link between fasting and mental health, noting that the practice triggers endorphin production whilst strengthening self-control\u2014key factors in reducing stress and maintaining emotional stability. Dr. Dian Kartika Amelia Arbil emphasises that fasting serves as a disciplinary exercise that helps individuals manage emotional impulses and anxiety in work and academic pressures.",
        "content": "<p>REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA \u2013 The practice of fasting during the month\nof Ramadan is believed to be beneficial for mental health and emotional\nstability. Amidst busy schedules and the pressures of social media,\nRamadan provides an opportune time for self-regulation through the\npractice of fasting.<\/p>\n<p>Clinical psychologist Dian Kartika Amelia Arbil stated that fasting\nand mental health are interconnected. Scientifically, fasting is related\nto hormonal changes in the body, which directly impact a person\u2019s\npsychological state.<\/p>\n<p>Dian explained that several studies have shown that fasting has a\npositive effect on increasing endorphin levels. This hormone plays a\ncrucial role in providing a sense of calm and helping to reduce stress\nlevels naturally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlthough some studies show varying results, in general, the process\nof self-restraint during fasting triggers the body to produce positive\nhormones that support a good mood,\u201d she said in a written statement\nquoted on Tuesday (24\/2\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>She emphasised that the core of the practice of fasting lies in the\nexercise of self-control. This ability forms the basis of mental health,\nas individuals are encouraged to recognise and manage their emotional\nimpulses.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dian, the practice of self-control is also a key asset\nin maintaining emotional stability amidst the pressures of work or\nacademic tasks, which often trigger anxiety. \u201cEssentially, fasting is an\nexercise to improve self-control. Fasting trains individuals to restrain\nthemselves from overdoing things. If done regularly, this will have a\nsignificant impact on strengthening a person\u2019s self-control,\u201d said\nDian.<\/p>",
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