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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Adult Loneliness
Why Being Around Happy Friends Makes You Feel More Alone
Why being around happy friends makes you feel more alone is not about envy or bitterness, but about how the brain is wired for...
connected generation loneliness
What Nobody Tells You About Holiday Loneliness
Holiday loneliness often feels heavier than everyday solitude. Festivals amplify our longing for belonging, identity, and emotional safety—especially when we come from small families...
attachment and loneliness
You're Not Lonely Because Something's Wrong With You. The City Was Built This Way.
My building has 200 flats. I have lived in mine for six years. I know the names of three neighbours. Loneliness is not only...
Aging
Celebrating Birthdays Authentically: Overcoming those Birthday Blues
Ever felt overwhelmed instead of excited on your birthday? You're not alone. Discover why birthday blues happen and how to navigate them with self-compassion.
acceptance
An Optimist's Guide To Tackling Loneliness : Addressing the Epidemic of Loneliness
A pervasive sense of loneliness hangs heavy in my therapy space. Clients, though not always vocal about it, seem to echo this sentiment....