In the year 2019, I was working in collaboration with an NGO in an urban slum area in Mumbai. We were assigned a variety of work projects to be carried out, mostly with regards to sanitation, academics, and mental health. …
Rise of Digital Therapy
As an evolving society, we always find a solution to any problem thrown at us. Look how we modified our lifestyle as per the precautions required to live through a pandemic. The majority of communication that occurs today is through digital…
Signs of unhealed trauma
Do you often feel numb and disconnected from others? Or have you ever struggled with feelings and flashbacks of memories that constantly keep coming back to “haunt you”? Do you constantly find yourself stuck in a series of abusive relationships…
Does the food I eat affect my mental health?
Many people say that a balanced diet is a myth. But we have to understand that it is important for daily body functions and better physical health. Your balanced diet contains all the nutrients in the correct amount. It can…
Essentiality Of Prioritizing Community Care
You wake up abruptly in the night after a horrible dream. The dream scares you so much that you are not able to sleep again. You start your day with a headache and a cup of coffee in which you…
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…
Men’s mental health: Myths and Stigma
The stigma associated with mental illness is now referred to as “sanism” yet, individuals with mental health issues are often challenged doubly. On the one hand, they struggle with the emotional problems that stem from the disease. On the other…
Queer Affirmative Therapy
Traditionally, our society considers male and female identities essential for every being but it is necessary to give space and freedom to everyone so that they can live according to their choices. Recent discussions about the LGBTQ+ community is beneficial…
It’s Time We Openly Talk About Therapy
For many years people were ashamed to get help for their mental illnesses. People across the globe were afraid to openly talk about therapy because of the taboos attached to it. The situation has improved but seeking help is not…
Let’s Talk Beyond Depression And Anxiety
Mental health is a popular topic for studies and discussions all over the globe. Doctors and mental health professionals are working in this field to create mental health awareness but normal people like you and me are still finding this…