Uncertainty leads to anxiety and the coronavirus pandemic, has not been kind to many of us, with watching the media and hearing disastrous news every other day, stress levels for many of us has increased, moreover we have work to…
Why is awareness around suicide prevention necessary?
A study that examined suicide rates in India from 1971-2019 reported that over 139 thousand deaths due to suicide were recorded in the country. This scary statistic is suggestive how suicide is perceived in the country. The major causes for…
Breaking toxic friendships and paving the way for new friendships in Adulthood
By the time we are 21-24 years of age, we believe we’ve established categories of friendships across different spheres such as college friends, peers at work, mutual friends etc. We’re inclined to think that we’ve grown up with our “set”…
Transforming Mental healthcare in Schools: Schools and colleges need to have more than just webinars on mental health
Why is mental health a critical part of a student’s overall wellbeing? Recently, it has been noted that students lately have been facing a range of demands and preset expectations that can impact their mental health, from navigating the virtual…
Learning to love the sound of your feet walking away from things that disturb mental health
What is emotional health? Emotional health is essentially related to our thoughts, feelings and actions. It’s about our sense of well-being and how we choose to cope with life events whilst acknowledging our emotions and navigating through easy and challenging…
Meditation vs Mindfulness- There’s More to Meditation than Closed Eyes
You wake up, and you realise you may be running a little later for your next meeting, so you grab a cup of coffee and move around the house, trying to get ready as quickly as possible. Previously it was…
Trauma and seeking help: Why do I need to seek therapy after a traumatic event?
Traumatic experiences affect millions worldwide each year- assaults, wars, natural disasters and currently a ranging pandemic has led us to understand the complexities of trauma and how broad trauma is. It can range from a systemic or communal incident to…
The underrated value of Occupational Wellness
The bifurcation of our work life is generally assumed to have many compromises, many a time, passion or the minimum amount of required enthusiasm for a career that amalgamates a healthy dose of job satisfaction with a viable wage that…
How to heal from emotional trauma?
To heal, understanding the nature of trauma is imperative- so what is trauma? Distressing events that are extraordinarily frightening can shatter our sense of safety and security and are often referred to as trauma. It can induce a sense of…
Difference between Therapy and Therapeutic
Language is essential when speaking about mental health, and nuances are significant when understanding deep emotional work. One such instance understands the difference between therapy and therapeutic. It is necessary to ask ourselves if something is therapy or therapeutic. For…