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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Anxiety
Let's Talk About Sex!
Sex isn’t just physical — it’s a powerful mental health tool. Research shows sex boosts mood, deepens intimacy, improves sleep, lowers cortisol, and stimulates...
Anxiety
Are You Doom Scrolling
Doom scrolling can feel like staying informed, but it quietly drains your emotional energy. This piece explores why doom scrolling feels addictive, how it...
ADHD
What's Driving Us NUTS?
It’s been a week since Neha’s had a good night’s sleep. Their days are a blur of binge eating dessert and losing their temper...
ADHD
What's Driving Us Nuts?
It’s been a week since Neha’s had a good night’s sleep. Their days are a blur of binge eating dessert and losing their temper...
Anxiety
Schitt's Creek & Mental Health
Schitt’s Creek offers a surprisingly tender lesson in mental health without ever naming it. This piece explores how the show depicts anxiety, resilience, queer-affirming...
ADHD
When A Loved One Come out To You
How to find the right way to respond? We have all used this GIF at least once in our chats, whether it is to...
ADHD
Brain Differences Are Normal
Meet Rahul, he is absolutely amazing at data analytics. His combination of skills is highly uncommon. Many software companies desire a candidate like this....
ADHD
The Game Of Love
With the lockdown and the sudden feeling of isolation, people are looking for different ways to meet and socialise with others. Apps like Bumble...
ADHD
Becoming Aware Of Our Shark Music
Imagine a video that shows a sandy beach, a blue sky with birds flying and crystal clear water. The background music is a soft...
ADHD
2020 Ends, But The Anxiety Continues
A new year always brings about a promise of new beginnings and escaping the past. Most of us are hoping and praying that while...
ADHD
Womxn & Mental Load
From the morning tea to dinner and cleaning up after that and ensuring that everyone's ready for the next day is THEIR responsibility.When it comes...
ADHD
That Woman Is Crazy
In the 19th century, hysteria was considered a diagnosable physical illness among women. The symptoms ranged from seizures, mood swings, anxiety, shortness of breath, pain, bizarre...