Living with Loss: Understanding and Coping with Grief
Grief is defined as the natural and normal response to loss. Loss refers to the absence and the act of losing something or someone, which could be physical, emotional and social as well. Grief can be unique to each person,
The Hidden Cost of Status: How Social Media Drives Overspending and Anxiety
The relentless pursuit of image—luxury cars, designer labels, curated social media lives—often hides a cost of psychological and financial stress. So many forego savings and stability to show success, motivated by social comparison and the narrative that the wealthy are
Beyond Blood: How Chosen Families Strengthen Mental Health in Trans Lives
We often assume that a family is defined by blood relations, but shouldn’t it be defined by those individuals who offer unconditional love, support, security, and the simple freedom to be who you truly are? For many within the LGBTQ
Mortality and Meaning: Does the Fear of Death Make Life More Meaningful?
While death is a universal reality, the finiteness of death gives human life meaning. The fear of death is not irrational, and it is not simply a hurdle to overcome; it serves a deep existential meaning. There is a long
The Psychological Impact of Parental Fights on Children
Prolonged and acute parental conflict can be devastating psychologically to children. When there is fighting between parents, they are at risk of depression, anxiety, behavioural disorders, and poor social relationships. The children can be insecure or believed to have caused
Cultural Rituals of Fasting and Their Psychological Impact
Fasting is one of humanity’s oldest and most widespread ritual practices. It is performed in the forms of Navaratri in Hinduism, Ramadan in Islam, and Lent in Christianity. Fasting is more than abstaining from food; rather, it’s a symbol of discipline,
Silent Battles: Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Indian Armed Forces
Trigger Warning: This article contains discussions about mental health challenges and issues, including stress, trauma, and self-harming, in the context of military service. Some readers may find this content emotionally sensitive. Please read with care. “Mr X” had successfully served in
From Stress to Satisfaction: The Role of Mental Health in Women’s Intimacy
Stress is evident in everything around us. For the constant deadlines, the endless errands and the weight of the responsibilities. With the constant stress, it is normal to feel tense, distracted or even distant from your own body — even
The Hidden Gift of Anxiety: How Worry Helps Us Plan, Prepare, and Thrive
Whenever we hear the word “worry” or “anxiety”, we tend to imagine sleepless nights, racing thoughts and a mind trapped in a perpetual cycle of “what ifs”. It is the feeling we associate with stress, avoidance and unease, something to manage,
Interventions for Helping Students with Academic Stress in Schools
Academic Stress is defined as mental distress related to examinations, assignments, study, classroom environment, failure, and reduced academic performance, which in turn contributes to the major reason for general stress in students. A normal amount of stress is good for