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…
Depression – Know about it to fight it
Depression, as the term suggests is frequently said to result from chemical imbalance but that does not really capture how complex the condition is. Studies have shown that depression does not result from either excessive or mearge chemicals in the…
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…
Quash The Stigma Associated With Schizophrenia Spectrum
The term schizophrenia literally means “splitting of psychic functions”. It is a psychiatric illness like any other illness that includes the breakdown of the integration of emotion, thought and action of an individual. It is a group of mental disorders…
Let’s Start A Conversation About Therapy In Indian Families
With the increase in the pace of our lives, workload and problems, mental health issues are also increasing. A number of people are dealing with some kind of mental well-being challenge. However, very few step out to seek help. The…
बेड़ियों से आज़ादी तक का सफ़र
अनेक बंदिशें है जीने की दुनिया में,हर चीज़ के नियम है समाज में,मेरे जीने से लेकर मेरे सोचने तक के तरीक़े है बने,मुझे क्या करना है और क्या नहीं करना यह भी बताता है ,न जाने क्यों अब यह नयम,…
Myths and Misconceptions About Various Mental Illnesses
Mental illnesses are perceived to be threatening and uncomfortable since ages. Such attitudes eventually foster stigma and discrimination. Throughout history, people struggling from mental health problems have been treated differently, excluded and even brutalized. Demonic or spirit possession, perhaps the…
One day my soul asked my body
By Eti Sharma One day my soul asked my body,Why are the threads holding your heart and head are this knotty?I can understand how heavy your heart weighs,Don’t blame yourself as it’s fine not being okay. In the middle of…
What are the warning signs of postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression is one of the darkest phases of becoming a mother. While the rest of the world expects you to feel honoured and privileged to have birthed a life, you can barely feel connected to your baby, let alone…
Stigma And Sleep Loss During COVID-19 Is Taking A Heavy Toll On Our Mental Health
Since the coronavirus outbreak happened many of us are stressed out. This stress has ranged from work-related stress, stress of the current situation to adjusting to new rules. Due to this stress, many of us are facing abrupt changes in…