By Sejal Sharma There can be no denying in the fact that procrastination is one universal problem that many of us deal with on a daily basis. Our tendency to procrastinate can affect our general well-being and productivity by causing us to put off crucial tasks or miss deadlines which leads to another level of […]
Impact of Bullying on Children
By an Intern What is bullying ? The term bullying refers to the behaviour of a person who hurts or frightens someone smaller or less powerful, often forcing the person to do something they do not want to do. In other words, bullying is the force, coercion, hurtful teasing or threat giving rise to harmful […]
Understanding Paranoid Personality Disorder
By : Akrati Bajaj Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD) is one of a group of conditions called “Cluster A” personality disorders which involve odd or eccentric ways of thinking. It is a type of personality disorder characterised by pervasive and unwarranted mistrust and suspicion of others, even when there is no concrete evidence to support these […]
BURNOUT UNMASKED: UNDERSTANDING AND MASTERING RECOVERY FROM IT
By Sejal Sharma Burnout, a term becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s hectic world, is a subtle challenge that may harm anyone, regardless of job or age. The term burnout can be defined as a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion resulting from persistent stress, an excessive and demanding workload, or unreasonably high goals and demands. Burnout […]
Living with Schizophrenia: Navigating the Maze of the Mind
By Akrati Bajaj Schizophrenia is a complex and often misunderstood mental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Living with schizophrenia can be a challenging and isolating experience, both for those who have the condition and their loved ones. In this blog, we will delve into the world of schizophrenia, shedding light on its various […]
Techniques to Overcome Examination Phobia
by Eshneet Tiara Walking around any examination centre there are always people who are intensely worried, at times vomiting or even fainting. Turning to their faith hoping for a suitable questionnaire or reading and re-reading continuously because of the pressure they feel. This exam anxiety is seen more and more among students at an increasing […]
Combating Taboos around Mental Health
When we talk about health in our everyday conversation, it’s almost always about our physical health. Think about talking to your friend and saying “Hey I had high fever and I was feeling very sick”, ” You know my stomach ached and it was so painful”. Now think about how many times have you talked […]
LOW- GRADE DEPRESSION – the new form of Depression
Most often in our life, we get a situation where we can’t really decide that what is bothering us from inside but still we feel sad and deny everything by saying –“ I don’t have a mood right now.” It is natural that sometimes some unsettling emotions might rise to the surface and cause you […]
A few Excerpts of our counselling sessions and interactions with patients and their families during Covid -19 pandemic
The Covid-19 epidemic has impacted the lives of people across all age groups & socio-economy status and adversely affecting people of all religions, races, gender & colour. Apart from the physical health challenges that an individual experience due to the Corona Virus, emotional, psychological and societal issues has influenced the quality of life of the […]
EXCESSIVE SCREEN TIME USAGE DURING PANDEMIC: RISKS AND RESOLVE
While the world is gripped in the clutches of the COVID-19 virus, and the majority of the people staying indoors; phenomena like ‘attending online classes’ and ‘work from home’ have become the new normal. We are trying to balance our kids’ remote learning programs, work-from-home jobs, all of the housekeeping chores, cooking three meals a day […]
