How Culture and Society Affect Mental Health Care Seeking
Culture and society in which one grows up play a crucial role in shaping the individual’s behaviour, values and beliefs. One’s environment can also influence c…
From Fear to Stillness – A Journey of Healing
A very natural emotion common to humans globally is fear. As a consequence of fear, one might feel an increased heartbeat, an adrenaline rush, and changes in b…
Eating Disorders Are Rising: A Growing Global Crisis
The concerns regarding the increasing rates of eating disorders, especially post-pandemic, are becoming quite common. The rise in eating disorders needs to be …
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Benefits, Risks & Effectiveness
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a form of psychotherapy which focuses on helping one manage emotions effectively, reduce self-harming behaviours, contro…
Dealing with Rejection: How to Heal and Rebuild Confidence
Dealing with rejection healthily is very important, as otherwise one may feel extremely low about oneself and the world. Rejections can happen during different…
Caring for the Carers: Mental Health Challenges in Frontline Professions
You cannot pour water from an empty cup – This is a very famous saying indicating that anything in itself that is empty may not be able to offer support to oth…
BPD and the Struggle to Function in the Workplace
Is it possible that a BPD person can have a successful and stable career? It is a question that many people struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder put…
Abstinence vs Harm Reduction: Which Recovery Path Works Best?
Substance and drug abuse are severe mental health concerns that can lead to challenging situations such as self-harm, homelessness, and violence in the family.…
Pornography Addiction: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
Overshadowed by societal taboos and gender stereotypes, pornography addiction in women in India is a topic of concern that often goes unnoticed. Since the majo…
How Air Pollution Affects Pregnancy: Risks, Effects & Prevention
Air quality plays a direct role in maternal health and fetal development. During pregnancy, the mother’s body takes in more oxygen and air volume than usual. W…