Life brings unexpected obstacles and challenges, which are difficult to take on. And this only puts us in a rough mood. In tense situations, all we need is some inspiration, motivation, and a pick-me-up! Enter: positive quotes that bring a smile to your face. This World Mental Health Day, nine therapists, counsellors and psychologists come… Continue reading World Mental Health Day: 9 Experts Share Positive Quotes To Help You Get Through The Day
The last couple of months saw us grappling with the second wave of Covid-19. As we struggle to keep ourselves together, the umpteenth news of the loss of kin or non-kin and the social media obituaries have crumbled even the toughest amongst us. Personally, it made me draw parallels between the ways I tried mitigating… Continue reading Dealing With Loss And Grief In The Middle Of The Pandemic
Type #productivity on Instagram, and you will be smothered with more than 2 million pictures. From laptops, daily planners, coffee cups, piles of folders to highlighters in different hues—all are symbolic of productivity today. We’re all a victim of the hustle culture. As social media glamourises overworking, we’re in a constant rush to do something… Continue reading What Is Toxic Productivity, And Are You Living With It?
After the Duke and Duchess of Sussex sat down for a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey two months ago, Prince Harry and Lady O have teamed up again for a brand new series on mental health. The Me You Can’t See is a 5-episode show for Apple Tv+, co-produced by the two of them, and… Continue reading The Me You Can’t See: Prince Harry And Oprah’s New Series On Mental Health
A bad word, thought to be restricted to the hallowed halls of psychiatric wards, and whispered behind closed doors, talk of suicide is stigmatised in our society. No matter how far we think we’ve come, we still have a long way to go, especially when it comes to learning, and unlearning things about suicide and suicide… Continue reading World Suicide Prevention Day: A psychiatrist’s take on what to do when someone is feeling suicidal
The world has gone topsy-turvy. Since the onset of COVID-19 earlier this year, the way we live has changed almost overnight. For some of us, it changed in four hours. Things that were once typical of human life—going to work, socialising, travelling—are all things we can’t do. Our carefully constructed systems are crumbling, and we’re… Continue reading Shaheen Bhatt shares 5 ways to take care of your mental health during lockdown
When I hit my lowest point around six years ago, I wasn’t able to rise from that deep, hollow, sinking feeling. I was in the midst of a very uncertain and lonely time in my marriage of five years, which I later realised marked the beginning of the end of that relationship. I did what… Continue reading 5 simple rituals I found solace in while dealing with an emotional breakdown
“More women, than men experience brain fog,” says Dr Sabina Brennan, a neuroscientist and author of 100 Days to a Younger Brain, a book that decodes brain health and is the number one bestseller on the Nielsen BookScan 2019 list. “Although the reason for this is not well understood, women are two to three times… Continue reading Constantly forgetting little things? You could be experiencing brain fog
Not all of us can be rule-breakers, especially when it comes to challenging the age-old stereotypes that plague South Asian heritage. But there is one person up to the task–Vishaal Reddy, the actor, writer, singer and producer, whose Indian-American cultural experiences have introduced a new level of zest to his storytelling. Reddy’s unconventional show, Insomnia,… Continue reading Meet Vishaal Reddy, the creative genius behind a new dark comedy series, Insomnia
