Have you ever been in a situation where you were out of sympathetic words to comfort someone who was grieving the loss of a loved one? It can be confusing and difficult to choose the right words in such situations.…
Why Do We Need To Talk About Suicide Prevention At Home With Children?
With the recent spread of the news of a young actor committing suicide, we are seeing mental health awareness dialogue being conducted and its need at the moment everywhere. The incident has not only influenced children but also parents. We…
Children’s Mental Health in the Pandemic Situation
We all entered the year 2020 with a smile, some of us imagining this year to be “our year”, the year where we get the opportunity to travel the world, meet new people, go on adventures, get a promotion, explore…
Is India’s Coronavirus Lockdown Leading To Stress In Families Or Strengthening Relationships?
Towards the end of 2019, talks about a new virus and it being deadly were in the air but as almost all of us are in the habit of moving away from the news and carrying on with our lives,…
Relationship Between Gender and Mental Health
With the advancement we have seen in the 21st century, gender is no more a secret to any of us and neither is mental health. Where gender is a social construct, mental health is more of a biological one but…
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO SEEK COMFORT IN A PARTNER ?
They say, “You’re a little much for me You’re a liability, You’re a little much for me, So they pull back, make other plans I understand, I’m a liability. This is a stanza from the song ‘Liability’ sung by world…
Key to a Healthy Relationship is Balance.
Most of us have heard the famous James Howell saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” This proverb describes how important it is to have a balance of study and entertainment in the life of a…
How to sustain a long distance relationship in times like these?
Recently, a man in the state of Uttar Pradesh allegedly committed suicide as he was missing his wife who was stuck at her parent’s place due to the lockdown. Source: Indiatoday Long-distance relationships were marked to be difficult even when…
How Can I Make My Surroundings Mental Health Friendly?
‘I can’t be in such a toxic environment’, one would have heard this line from either their friends or their family. But what is this ‘Toxic Environment’ that they are talking about ? A toxic environment can be anything from…
Being Single In February. Own It. Enjoy It.
It’s that time of the year again. When you have had your Christmas holidays, Valentine’s week is just around the corner and Netflix is releasing all these rom-coms which, although full of clichés, make our hearts feel all warm and fuzzy. …