MENTAL HEALTH GUIDES, WRITTEN BY PSYCHOLOGISTS
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Essays, stories and reflections on mental health and everyday life in India, written by psychologists.
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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.
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...
Emotional Regulation
What’s Happening in Your Body: Understanding the Stress Response from a Psychologist’s Lens
What’s Happening In Your Body What’s Happening In Your Body When You’re In Survival Mode If your shoulders won’t soften. If your breath feels...
Assertiveness Skills
Setting Boundaries: Protect Your Time & Energy Effectively
Learn practical steps to set healthy boundaries, protect your energy, and prevent burnout. Say "no" with confidence and create balance in your life.
Behaviour Change
Small Habits, Big Change for Your Mental Health
Wondering why your habits are so hard to break? Find out how small changes can make a big impact on your mental health. Here’s...
Anxiety
Period Stigma is Holding Women Back
PMS is more than mood swings; it’s a mental health struggle often dismissed by stigma. Let’s break the silence and treat women’s health with...
ADHD
Why You Can't Replace Therapy With Running A Marathon |Running: A Tool, Not a Solution|
I began running in 2012, fueled by spite after being body-shamed. It became my happy place, a way to manage stress. But over time,...
acceptance
Hectic Holiday Blues And How To Deal With Them : Recovery from Travel Emotional Exhaustion
After a perfect vacation, I felt strangely drained. Excitement and constant activity caught up to me, causing emotional exhaustion. It wasn't just physical tiredness,...
ADHD
Seniority At The Workplace: A Free Pass To F*ck Up? |Sexual Harassment at Work|
Seniority shouldn't shield perpetrators of sexual harassment at work. Many cases go unreported due to power imbalances and fear of losing a job. Companies...