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Self Help Therapy

The Therapeutic Use of Mandalas in Mental Health Practice

Most of our days, we might end up feeling overwhelmed still and inner clarity can be hard to find. Art therapy, particularly the making and meditation on mandalas, has become a soothing yet potent means of healing the mind, body,

Health

The Role of Exercise in Regulating Neurotransmitters and Mental Well-being 

We’ve all experienced it: the quiet assurance after yoga, the clarity after an energetic walk, or the peace of mind after swimming. We linked the mood-boosting effects of exercise to “endorphins” for decades. However, modern neuroscience tells a much more

Parenting

The Psychology of Parenting: Balancing Rewards and Mental Health Challenges

Parenting is rewarding, but can also be very stressful. In a social construct, individuals often keep the stressful aspect of parenting in the shadows and focus on the reward, creating a half-spoken reality of the parenting experience. Surveys show parents

News

The Unseen Aftermath: PTSD and Mental Trauma Following the Air India AI171 Crash

Life’s biggest tragedy is not having its impact on the victim, but on the people close to the victim, the families who lost their family members, their children, parents, and loved ones. With a heavy heart and an uncontrollable sigh,

Technology

The Risk of Misinformation: Who Gets to Talk About Mental Health Online?

In recent years, the debate about mental health has increased significantly across digital platforms, indicating a greater recognition of its importance in our overall well-being. Mental health awareness has grown into a significant public health concern, sparking discussions that extend beyond

Education Health

Recognizing Cognitive Biases in Mental Health Diagnosis

Imagine sitting in the office of a therapist, feeling vulnerable and open, ready to receive help and healing, to receive a diagnosis that doesn’t quite capture your experience. That discrepancy is sometimes more than a matter of misunderstanding; it might

Health

Exploring the Biopsychosocial Model in Modern Mental Health Practice

Picture yourself entering a clinic with chronic anxiety. Rather than simply writing out medication, your clinician inquires about your family history, emotional state, social circumstances, and even your daily habits. This holistic approach reflects the biopsychosocial model—a revolutionary model that

Therapy

Emerging Trends in Digital Mental Health Interventions 

In a screen-dominated world of swipes and clicks, mental healthcare is witnessing a renaissance of sorts. What was once restricted to the walls of the therapist’s office is now being dispensed across continents through smartphones, virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence

Industrial

The Psychological Underpinnings and Mental Health Impact of Productivity Fetishisation 

Modern professional settings often valorise busyness and constant output as markers of success, a trend sometimes called “hustle culture” or productivity fetishisation. In such cultures, hard work and efficiency are idolised, and taking breaks is stigmatised. Workaholism, defined as an

Awareness News

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental health is a worldwide concern. In a country like India, where mental health is not valued as much as physical health is, the need for awareness increases to foster the growth of a larger population. There can be no