MENTAL HEALTH GUIDES, WRITTEN BY PSYCHOLOGISTS
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Essays, stories and reflections
Essays, stories and reflections on mental health and everyday life in India, written by psychologists.
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ADHD
The Important Role of Culture in Therapy
The pressure to study mental health abroad ignores the role of culture. Therapy needs to consider caste, class, religion, and other social factors that...
acceptance
What You Need To Do When You Feel Blah |Languishing VS Depression|
This excerpt tackles languishing, a state of feeling blah and unmotivated. It's different from depression - you're not down, but not thriving either. Languishing...
ADHD
Alert The Presses, This Is Why We All Need A Pity Party |Coping With Sadness|
This excerpt looks at self-pity as a way to deal with sadness. The author admits to throwing "pity parties" when down. They argue that...
ADHD
No One Talks About The Shame |Healing From Disordered Eating|
This excerpt delves into the challenges of healing from disordered eating. The author describes their battle with body shaming and extreme weight loss methods....
ADHD
Why I Searched For Solitude In The Mountains |Digital Detox|
This excerpt explores the power of a digital detox in the mountains. The author sees solitude as a neglected yet vital practice, similar to...
ADHD
Me VS We |The Importance Of Self Love And Connection|
This excerpt explores the link between self-love and connection. While the idea of "loving yourself first" is common, the author questions if it's a...
ADHD
I Broke Up With My Parents |Navigating Healthy Boundaries With Parents|
This excerpt explores setting healthy boundaries with parents. The author, raised with open communication, believed they could confide in their parents. However, when the...
Anxiety
Your First Relationship ≠ Your Last |Examining The Pressure To Stay In A Relationship|
Your first relationship isn’t your last—yet many of us stay in it out of fear, comfort, or cultural pressure. This piece explores why leaving...
ADHD
Is Our Free Time Really 'Free'? |Understanding The Pressure To Be Productive|
This excerpt critiques the pressure to be productive in free time. Early beliefs about maximizing everything led the author to limit reading for enjoyment....
ADHD
Insights As A (2 Week) Working Mum |Challenges Of Being A Stay-At-Home Parent|
This excerpt delves into the challenges of being a stay-at-home parent. The author, accustomed to a work-from-home routine, faced a reality check when their...
ADHD
The Real Reason I Think New Year Resolutions Are Stupid |Unrealistic New Year's Resolutions|
This excerpt critiques unrealistic New Year's resolutions. We reflect on the strange passage of time and the challenges of 2021. The pressure to improve...
ADHD
Gargi's Mental Health Journey | Overcoming Loneliness
This excerpt tackles overcoming loneliness. As a single child, the author felt misunderstood and built walls to avoid getting hurt. A toxic relationship at...