Resources for Rediscovery
Learnings, musings, tips & tricks for anyone to reference during difficult times, stressful workdays and moments when manifesting your true self.
Tips to get past your Valentine's Day Blues
Valentine’s Day can be tough for many people. Whether you're single, going through a breakup, or simply not feeling the holiday, it’s common to experience the Valentine’s Day blues. However with a few helpful strategies, you can overcome these feelings and make the day meaningful in your own way. Discover practical tips to boost your mood, practice self-love, and embrace positivity this Valentine’s Day.
A Guide to Childhood Mental Health Disorders
Explore the complexities of children's mental health, from ADHD and ID to tic’s disorders. This guide delves into the signs, challenges, and effective treatments, offering parents and caregivers valuable insights on how to support emotional growth, build resilience, and create a nurturing environment where kids can thrive mentally and emotionally.
Budget friendly Mental health care tips
Is taking care of your mental health in 2025 your major goal ? But at the same time you would want to try out some basic self-help tips to start off with your goals ? If yes, here are some simple, budget-friendly strategies, you can boost your well-being without spending a lot. Sometimes the smallest changes can lead to the biggest shifts.
"The Instagram Algorithm ate my Mental health"
Ever feel like Instagram is reading your mind? It’s not magic—it’s the algorithm. By secretly tracking what you engage with, Instagram curates a feed designed to keep you seeking validation, reinforcing what you already believe. Whether it’s the latest news, trends, or posts from influencers, the algorithm ensures you keep coming back for more. It’s a cycle of constant reassurance, feeding you exactly what you want to see. But there’s more to the story. So ready to unwrap this investigation already ?
Tools of a Therapist
Therapy is much like constructing a house—brick by brick, tile by tile, it’s essential to trust the process without rushing. Just as there are different construction methods, therapy offers various tools and techniques, such as CBT, REBT, and DBT, each tailored to your unique needs. Like Bob the Builder's optimistic jingle, "Can we build it? Yes, we can!", therapy will help you to create a safe house for your mental well-being. So, are you ready to start building it ?
Calm in the Storm: 101 Grounding Techniques for Crisis
Discover effective grounding techniques that don’t rely on breathing exercises! 🌟 In this blog, we explore practical methods to manage anxiety, stress, and overwhelming emotions using sensory, physical, and mental strategies. Whether it’s through movement, engaging your senses, or focusing on the present moment, these techniques offer instant relief and are easy to incorporate into daily life. Perfect for those who find breathing exercises challenging or ineffective. Read now and find your calm!
Ethical Issues in Indian Mental Health Practice
There are very many ethical dilemmas when it comes to mental health practice and most of them are not black and white. There are different outcomes depending on the situation. So how do you decide what is the right thing to do? This blogs brings a lot of questions to the forefront, trying to find answers.
Anxiety Attacks vs Panic Attacks: Spot the Difference
Ever wondered about the difference between an anxiety attack, a panic attack, and chest pain? It’s easy to confuse these experiences, especially when they feel overwhelming or even frightening. But knowing how they differ can help you better understand what’s happening and how to respond. This blog breaks down the distinctions between anxiety and panic attacks in a simple, relatable way—no psychology degree required!
Indian Mental Health History
Explore the fascinating journey of mental health in India, from the stigma-rooted colonial-era asylums to modern strides in awareness and care. Dive into the challenges, breakthroughs, and reforms that shaped Indian mental health history post-18th century. Discover how ancient philosophies blended with modern psychology and how stigma around mental illness began—and how far we've come since then. Perfect for mental health enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone curious about the evolution of mental healthcare in India.
Promoting Mental Health in Schools
Can teaching psychology to children in schools enhance their mental health awareness and equip them with better coping skills for life? As mental health concerns continue to rise, this blog explores the potential benefits of integrating psychology into the curriculum. Could early education in mental resilience and emotional intelligence help address these issues proactively? Learn how a focus on mental health education could shape a generation better prepared to navigate life's challenges.
Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids
For too long, society has promoted the image of boys and men as stoic and unyielding. But it’s time we stand up and say: All emotions are valid. You don’t have to hide certain emotions just because you’re a man. And you definitely don’t have to fake tears. Let’s rewrite the narrative and create a world where emotional honesty is encouraged and celebrated—for everyone.
Movies and their Depiction of Mental Health
In this blog we look into what Bollywood movies get right and what they get wrong in some of their famous movie. This blog is our sincere request to all the upcoming Bollywood movie directors, actors: please portray the life of a mental health professional as realistically as possible. After all, while fun and games can be a part of the story, mental health deserves to be treated with the seriousness and respect it deserves.
Trauma Informed Care: Notes from a Therapist
Unresolved trauma can often manifest as common mental health symptoms and challenging behaviors. Trauma-Informed Care aims to uncover these deep-rooted causes by providing a safe, supportive space where individuals feel comfortable discussing their experiences. Discover how trauma-informed approaches empower individuals towards better mental health, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
Swipe Right, Stress Left: Relationships in Gen-Z Era
Are situationships stressing GenZ out about relationships, or have they found a progressive, modern way to handle romance? In this blog, we explore the phenomenon of situationships, how they impact emotional well-being, and what they reveal about GenZ’s approach to love. With an emphasis on authenticity and self-awareness, could situationships actually redefine romantic relationships? Dive in to understand the pros and cons of this trend and see if GenZ has found the ideal relationship model.
Menopause and Mental Health
Explore the link between menopause, major depressive disorder (MDD), and late-onset schizophrenia in this insightful blog. Understand how hormonal changes can impact mental health in midlife, with a focus on recognizing symptoms, managing challenges, and seeking effective treatments for women's mental well-being during menopause.
Gen AI in Mental Health
The question isn't if we should use GenAI in mental health; it's about how we can harness its potential to elevate mental health awareness and access! As we bring GenAI into such a sensitive field, we need to proceed with care. Discover what GenAI brings to the table and what we must keep in mind to ensure it supports—rather than overshadows—our mental well-being.
Masculinity and Mental Health
What if men could safely express vulnerability, free from societal judgment? Kabir Singh, Deepak, and Faruq find themselves in an alternate universe—a safe space where masculinity and mental health meet openly. Through fictional group therapy, these characters confront emotional pain, shedding stereotypes and redefining what it means to be strong. Join us as we explore the journey of self-acceptance, where vulnerability isn’t a weakness but a powerful strength.
Culturally Responsive Therapy
The first step in behaviour therapy is to understand the background of the client, their family, work and cross-cultural history. Cultural influences are at the core of the person's beliefs, behaviours and identities. Learn with actual examples how cultural background shape therapy outcomes!
“Fashion” An identity or a trend?
Are we using fashion as a mask? Do our clothing choices reveal the deeper psychological layers of our mind? From hiding insecurities to expressing power, fashion can often be more than just style—it’s a shield. Discover the intersection of fashion and identity, and how what we wear reflects who we are (or aren’t).
It’s Over, I Quit…
Should I talk about suicide or should I not bring it up? If we continue to speak of the 'S' word in whispers, it will continue to be a taboo. Together lets see how we can break the stigma around suicide and its prevention.
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