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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Anxiety
On the Four Words I Hear Most in the Therapy Room
Many people quietly carry the belief "I am not enough" without ever saying those words aloud. This article explores where that belief comes from,...
emotional awareness
I Watched Voicemails for Isabelle And had Questions for Myself
Why do we overanalyse our emotions instead of simply feeling them? Through a personal reflection sparked by Voicemails for Isabelle, this article explores intellectualisation,...
Ageing & Loneliness
Caring for Ageing Parents Is Breaking Me. That's Allowed
You love your parent. Some days you also cannot stand being the one who takes care of them. Psychologist Vidhi Naik on why that...
Anxiety
The Truth Behind Break-Up Biases How to Process Breakups Without the Mental Tricks
Breakups are hard. But often, what makes them worse is the way we remember. This blog explores two psychological biases—rosy retrospection and hindsight bias—that...
boundary
The Myth Around Superwomen: Why Women Feel They're Failing at Everything
We were told we could have it all—but no one warned us about the mental cost. This blog explores the hidden emotional toll of...
adulthood
The Uncomfortable Truth About Watching Your Parents Age
There’s a part of adulthood no one warns you about: watching your parents grow old while figuring out your own life. This blog explores...
emotional FAQs
Emotional FAQs: What Your Nervous System Is Really Saying
“I’m spiraling.” “I’m emotionally unavailable.” “I can’t focus.” These aren’t flaws—they’re stress responses. Here’s what your nervous system is trying to tell you.
56 Week Journaling
Reflective Journaling: Why Writing Heals and How to Begin
Writing is not about performance—it’s about presence. Rooted in expressive writing research, this is your invitation to let the page hold what you’re not...
Affect Labeling
Emotional Check-ins: How Naming Your Feelings Calms Your Nervous System
Naming your emotions isn’t self-indulgent—it’s science. Emotional check-ins activate the thinking brain, reduce reactivity, and build inner safety. Start here.
Adulting Anxiety
Movement & Breath-work for Anxiety: Calm Your Body, Gently
Feeling braced or frozen? This isn’t weakness—it’s your nervous system doing its job. Discover how movement and breath help bring you back to safety,...
Anxiety
How to Ground Yourself: 3 Gentle Techniques to Calm Your Body and Mind
When your nervous system is in overdrive, you don’t need to power through—you need to ground. This psychologist-designed guide shares three sensory tools to...