The Toll of Online Connectivity
Have you been feeling irritated about being unable to keep your hands off the smartphone and computer? Or from being seen online and having to interact on social media platforms? The irritation may be owing to the fact that the
Note to a Caregiver of a chronic disease
“My Journey as a caregiver to an IPF warrior”Death is unfathomable, especially when it strikes home. Time seems to stand still when your loved one is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness/chronic disease. You either push away the news being hopeful
The Dark World of Social Media
Social Media crime has become the new dimension of cybercrime. The popularity of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and Snapchat have transformed the way we understand and experience crime and victimization. According to NCRB-2017 data, cybercrimes
Caregiver First Aid: Become a better self advocate
The current pandemic has brought about a huge turmoil in the mental health domain. More such this pandemic has increased the levels of distress among caregivers. When a family member or loved one is going through an illness it is
Being Grateful amid Covid – 19
The society in which we live today has caught up us in hustle and bustle, that we have not even a single minute for ourselves. We don’t have time for our family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones. The hectic lifestyle
Accepting Death in Old age the inevitable truth
Do we plan our death as we plan our future? How many of us raise the topic of death at the dinner table? The harsh reality is we fear death and thus dread to talk about it. Death and dying
Socio-Psychological Impact of Covid-19
Coronavirus, which is said to originate in the city of Wuhan, China, around December 2019, has taken its toll all over the world. Everyone thought the outbreak will subside, but it seems to have no end and is here to
Our need for touch
Ever felt good when patted on the back or after a hug by your close friends at the end of a long and tiring day? Did you ever ruffle someone’s hair as a way of saying hello or feel the
Depression…. Why Talk?
According to the WHO, India is the most depressed country in the world, with One in Twenty Indians affected by depression. Clinical Depression disorder is rampant in India, with a mortality rate only behind diabetes and cardio-vascular disease. As it
Media Destigmatizing Mental Illness
Web Series Breathe: Into the Shadows, brings light on showcasing Dissociative Identity Disorder Breathe: Into the shadows, a recent Indian web series has stirred up a lot of review and discussion. No doubt, the quality of Indian web shows and