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...
Adult Loneliness
The Truth About Why The Festive Season Makes You Feel All Those Feelings-collective loneliness
Festivities: joy for some, but for many, "collective loneliness." City life weakens traditional connections, leaving people feeling adrift. This isolation harms mental health. Religion...
acceptance
#ThoughtQuo: Why Adult Friendships Require So Much Work
Childhood BFFs? College buddies? #AdultFriendships face a different reality. Responsibilities pull us apart, schedules clash, and distance grows. My "adulting" phase made me neglect...
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.