According to a scientific brief released by the World Health Organization (WHO), global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. While this news is depressing, what is alarming is…
We all know the way we think has a profound impact on how we see ourselves, others and the world around us. But how much aware are we of our thoughts? Sometimes, our thinking is distorted and we are not…
The word “therapy” is as dreaded, if not more, as the word “covid.” We don’t want either of them to be associated with us in any form. Some of us even believe, that we would be ostracised, if the world…
Every year October 10 is celebrated as World Mental Health Day. During this period, our social media timeline is flooded with information regarding mental health awareness, even as mental health practitioners frantically reach out to people suffering silently in a…
Whether it is employers or individuals, there is an excessive focus on “physical health” when it comes to wellness. Mental health tends to take a back seat as it is often viewed as something which cannot be measured or quantified…
The terms “counselling” and “therapy” doesn’t always evoke positive feelings in the Indian environment. It is like asking a failing student to undergo tuition in a subject with which he/she struggles. Many people in India keep it to themselves when…