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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Break Bad Habits and Boost Your Mental Health

Breaking bad habits doesn’t have to be impossible. Learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and habit science can help you make lasting changes for better mental health.

Translation missing: en.by Hello From The Thought Co. ·Feb 20, 2025 ·2 min read

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Why Choosing Comfort Over Growth Is a Mistake

This explores the tough decisions that lead to growth, even when they bring discomfort. It inspires embracing uncertainty for personal transformation.

Nov 30, 2024 ·5 min

acceptance

How A 300 piece Jigsaw Puzzle Help Me Find My Flow State and The Power of Presence

One restless Saturday night, I sought solace in an unlikely activity - a forgotten 300-piece puzzle. What began as a means to escape my...

Oct 17, 2023 ·5 min

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....

Aug 2, 2023 ·13 min