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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cognitive behavioural therapy
Rumination vs Worry: Which Kind of Overthinking Are You Doing?
Two people can say they're overthinking and mean completely different things. This therapist-backed guide explains the difference between rumination vs worry, why one looks...
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,...
behavioural change
The Most Annoying Man on Suits Understood Growth Better Than Anyone
Louis Litt's journey in Suits offers one of television's most honest portrayals of emotional growth. Through therapy, setbacks, shame, repair, and self-awareness, his story...
Anxiety
Burnt Toast Theory: Burnt Turns To Better This Social Media Trend Explains Why Bad Things Can Be A Good Thing
The Burnt Toast Theory suggests that small inconveniences might lead to unexpected positives, but psychology offers a deeper lens. This piece explores the comfort...
acceptance
What ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’ Tells Us About Mothers |How Family System Influence Us|
Everything Everywhere All At Once reveals how mothers and daughters often love each other in mismatched languages. Through Evelyn and Joy, the film shows...
Anxiety
Learned Helplessness
Learned helplessness explains why we sometimes stop trying, even when change is possible. Repeated negative experiences can make us feel stuck, but this pattern...