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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ADHD
Money Can Buy You Happiness!
This excerpt challenges the saying "money can't buy happiness" by mentioning how money can buy you happiness. It argues financial security is a major...
ADHD
Science of Biases |Social Media And Polarization|
This excerpt examines social media and polarization. Our brains naturally fall into "us vs. them" thinking, and social media strengthens this. Minimal information can...
ADHD
To Eat Or Not To Eat |Relationship With Food And It's Impact On Mental Health|
This excerpt examines the concept of "junk food" and how it affects our Relationship With Food. The term itself is subjective and can restrict...
ADHD
(Un)fake It Till You Make It! |Authenticity VS Denial|
This excerpt explores the battle between authenticity and denial. The author values genuineness and believes in inherent human goodness. However, they often downplay their...
Anxiety
Unconditional Love ≠ Unconditional Tolerance |Does Love With Boundaries Exist|
This excerpt challenges the idea of unconditional love in relationships. While the concept is admirable, it can be confused with tolerance. True love involves...
ADHD
Me VS We |The Importance Of Self Love And Connection|
This excerpt explores the link between self-love and connection. While the idea of "loving yourself first" is common, the author questions if it's a...
ADHD
I Broke Up With My Parents |Navigating Healthy Boundaries With Parents|
This excerpt explores setting healthy boundaries with parents. The author, raised with open communication, believed they could confide in their parents. However, when the...
Anxiety
Your First Relationship ≠ Your Last |Examining The Pressure To Stay In A Relationship|
Your first relationship isn’t your last—yet many of us stay in it out of fear, comfort, or cultural pressure. This piece explores why leaving...
ADHD
Is Our Free Time Really 'Free'? |Understanding The Pressure To Be Productive|
This excerpt critiques the pressure to be productive in free time. Early beliefs about maximizing everything led the author to limit reading for enjoyment....
ADHD
Insights As A (2 Week) Working Mum |Challenges Of Being A Stay-At-Home Parent|
This excerpt delves into the challenges of being a stay-at-home parent. The author, accustomed to a work-from-home routine, faced a reality check when their...
ADHD
The Real Reason I Think New Year Resolutions Are Stupid |Unrealistic New Year's Resolutions|
This excerpt critiques unrealistic New Year's resolutions. We reflect on the strange passage of time and the challenges of 2021. The pressure to improve...
ADHD
How Are You, Really? |Can We Tap Into Our Emotional Intelligence|
How often do we answer "how are you?" honestly? This simple question belies the complexity of our emotions. We often dismiss them with a...