Category: Mental Health

Experiencing emotions is part of our human nature. Everyone feels a range of them but some people experience them more strongly than others. The way you think and react when you’re emotional depends on what you’ve learned growing up and … Read more

Sometimes the hectic life and the issues that we face cause us to feel tired and also make us anxious. When we have issues that we do not deal with, these can then cause anxiety.

What is anxiety?

Anxiety is … Read more

Sleep is a very important contributor to human functioning. It is the charging function to restore the energy levels that fall during the day. It is known to reduce stress, depression, improve memory and allow an adequate amount of time … Read more

Terminating therapy prematurely happens with both newly warranted therapists as well as well-established ones. In fact, psychologist Michael J Lambert carried out a study which found that 25% to 50% of clients don’t return after the first session; some cancel … Read more

The fact that you have survived so far, to be sitting here reading this, means that you’ve already formed some ways of coping. Even if this current way of coping has its downsides like anxiety, isolation, addiction, or depression, you … Read more

Guilt is a feeling of ‘doing wrong’ which is associated with a particular action. This particular ‘wrong’ action has been judged negatively by ourselves and/or by others around us which form a part of the group we belong to. The … Read more

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In very simple terms, trauma is the response to a distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. This causes feelings of helplessness and shatters their sense of self and ability to feel particular emotions and experiences. … Read more

It’s strange to think that therapists can experience a burnout. Aren’t we the ones who are supposed to be full of never-ending patience and empathy? Aren’t we the masters of maintaining healthy relationships and our own self-care? This is after … Read more

If anxiety is a regular part of your life, then it is very important to find strategies to help you cope better in your day-to-day life. It might be a combination of things, like therapy and meditation, or a good … Read more