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Perspectives and analysis from our experts on mental wellness, therapy, counselling, psychological challenges and treatments, and much more.
06/10/2016
Seven-year old Nidhi’s parents helplessly looked on as she felt breathless and restless and began pacing vigorously. From their experience they knew that no amount of […]
06/10/2016
Happiness is a subjective experience and is considered by many as an intangible art. It has been widely studied by scholars and other mental health professionals, […]
04/10/2016
Humans are made up of patterns. Patterns that can shift, change and improve. These patterns can be harmful if these patterns are unhealthy, especially in a […]
22/09/2016
Anxiety is fast becoming a key cause of reduced functioning affecting work, personal and social life. Various studies have noted that anxiety is the most commonly […]
19/09/2016
Do you have dreams of a traffic free road and zipping to your office in a matter of minutes? But the dream remains a dream as […]
13/09/2016
Have you ever wondered why it feels so special to be in a relationship? We have this one person in our lives with whom we want […]
12/09/2016
“I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love” – St. Teresa On the […]
10/09/2016
A break up can be quite intense and probably the most difficult part of a relationship. There is a loss that one feels and we go […]
02/09/2016
“Don’t worry when I fight with you, worry when I stop because it means there’s nothing left for us to fight for” – Unknown Tiffs in […]
31/08/2016
To be a good therapist, it is important to undergo the process of therapy yourself. The first time I went for counselling was during my masters […]
30/08/2016
Emotions are expressed both verbally through words and non-verbally through facial expressions, gestures and movements. We are constantly expressing emotions when interacting with others and others […]
30/08/2016
Movies are a great way to unwind and relax over the weekend and have a favorite to keep watching over and over again. What do we […]
26/08/2016
Avinash and Ruhi sat quietly in the counsellor’s room. Only one question revolved in their minds. “Did I make a mistake by marrying for the second […]
26/08/2016
“Absence makes the heart grow fonder”, says William Shakespeare. And there is research to prove the same! A new study reveals that couples in a long […]
22/08/2016
“Things do not happen. Things are made to happen” – John F. Kennedy You don’t have to be an American to know the Kennedys, especially John […]
17/08/2016
Rain. The ferocious yet gentle, raw and calming power of rain. The monsoons were my favourite as a child. The amazing response of the Earth to […]
16/08/2016
Amidst the things that we yearn, peace of mind is sought after the most. The feeling of tranquility and calmness can enhance your potential and bring […]
16/08/2016
“Don’t listen to people who tell you how you’re supposed to feel – the only one who gets to decide that is you” – Becky There […]
11/08/2016
Many of us remember a time when our parents would push us out to play with our friends and we were supposed to return home by […]
10/08/2016
Decriminalizing Suicide in India, I would say is one of the major steps towards Mental Health Care. Only a few countries have decriminalized suicide in the […]
09/08/2016
When the airports in metro cities were privatised a decade ago, I as a journalist in my previous career wrote about angst, frustration and insecurities of […]
09/08/2016
Learning disability or learning disorder is not a problem, neither does it prove that children with this disability are dumb or not intelligent. Research has shown […]
09/08/2016
Psychologists have said that every individual is unique and we have all have different personality ‘types’ but similar ‘traits’ that classify us into different categories and […]
08/08/2016
Are you communicating in the same love language? Some marriages resemble ‘war zones’. Couples forget that when they said “I do”, they were essentially agreeing to […]
08/08/2016
Managers often feel bogged down by people management issues. Indeed, studies done indicate that the top three issues most commonly faced by managers/supervisors are challenges in: […]
08/08/2016
“Assertiveness involves advocating for yourself in a way that is positive and proactive,” Joyce Marter. Being assertive is a skill, it takes a lot of practice. […]
03/08/2016
“When you believe in what you’re doing and use your imagination and initiative, you can make a difference” – Samuel Dash ‘The Other Pair’, an award […]
03/08/2016
Colouring activity is gaining popularity to beat the stress for children and adults alike. The benefits are said to be numerous be it by simple sketching […]
01/08/2016
There are several variables that influence how satisfied you will be in a particular career. Highlighted here are 4 most important factors that need to be […]
01/08/2016
A manager requires his/her subordinates to be highly structured and organized in carrying out their work. They will not tolerate or accept work which is overdue […]