MEN AND MENTAL HEALTH
Much is being discussed about women’s mental health on public platforms and it is definitely a step in the right direction. However, one thing which sadly remains in the shadows and is often brushed under the carpet is mental health in men. Stigma around mental health in males In most societies, display of emotions by […]
MATTERS OF MIND
Relating to the mentally ill When it comes to mental illness, people often shy away from talking about it. Not just the ones who suffer from it, but often family members too, avoid a dialogue on mental health or mental illnesses. It is essential to understand the importance of the way in which the family's […]
LEARNING ABOUT LGBTQ
We live in a world with people who differ in their appearance, religion, culture, languages etc. Similarly, many amongst us are different in terms of their gender identity and sexual orientation. As these entities are poorly understood by community, such people are often misunderstood, treated harshly or are ridiculed. The internet is rife with news […]
HOW TO SAY NO
All of us have experienced being steamrolled into doing something we don’t really want because the other person was too forceful or we couldn’t stand up to them and refuse. Communication is a cornerstone of any and every interaction or relationship that we experience in everyday life. So it is of little wonder that how […]
INFERTILITY AND STRESS
With changing lifestyle and priorities, we are seeing a sharp rise in infertility. Technically, infertility is diagnosed when a couple has been trying to conceive for a year but is unable to. There could be several medical reasons behind it but one thing remains common for those suffering from it- stress. In fact, research suggests […]
HOW TO DEAL WITH REJECTION
There is no person on this planet who hasn’t experienced rejection in life. We feel rejected when we are not accepted, included or approved of. Like abandonment, it leaves us feeling unwanted & not good enough. Toddlers or children can experience it in form of being criticised repeatedly, being called derogatory names (like ‘stupid’ or […]
FOOD AND MENTAL HEALTH
The food that we consume, undoubtedly, is intricately related to our physical health. But only few people realise that food is linked to our mental health also. The other way round is also true, our mental state dictates our food choices. All of us have ‘comfort food’ that we like to consume when we are […]
GENTLE PARENTING: DO’S AND DONT’S
With time changes occur in all aspects of life including our dressing, eating, spending styles etc. Parenting is no exception. The newest approach to raising children is known as ‘Gentle Parenting’. It focuses on using – Empathy – Respect – Understanding – Healthy boundary setting to raise children. Research shows that such children grow up […]
EMOTIONAL REGULATION
Each day, all of us can experience different feelings; irritated when we are stuck in traffic, anxious when we have an exam, happy when we get praised etc. These are emotions and every one of us goes through a myriad of these each day. There are certain ways in which we can control what we […]
