By Scherezade Siobhan This article is Part 3 of a series unpacking the issues around what is called ‘Gaslighting’. Do read Part 1: Gaslighting: Red Flags and Part 2: Gaslighting: Getting Help and Healing One part of emerging as a survivor of…
Year: 2018
Understanding Psychiatry: Busting Myths
By Dr Samir Parikh Having worked in the field of mental health for almost two decades, I have witnessed a significant increase in the awareness and education related to the field of mental health, especially with the growing exposure of…
Relationships 101: What We Need to Know
What is the deal with relationships? How do we heal emotionally or even process conflicts or misunderstandings in a relationship? How do they even work in this day and age? Sukanya Sharma asked Clinical Psychologist Pragya Lodha for some insight.…
Solo’s Sadventures: Episode 6
Also Read: More Sadventures by Solo Solo is a writer and cartoonist from Bangalore. She likes reading, playing video games and binge-watching Netflix. Her life would have been rather unremarkable had it not been for her BPD fuelled imagination. She also has 4…
Is Therapy Meant for Everyone?
By Devanik Saha Should we all seek therapy irrespective of our mental state? Is taking therapy an evidence of an illness? Can a mentally healthy person seek counselling? Would they benefit from talk therapy? Over 50 million Indians have suffered…
Self-Care in this Journey Called Life
By Kamna Chhibber Life abounds with stress. Challenges stare us in the face and complex dynamics are at play in most facets of our life, particularly in our relationships. One of the most crucial, yet overlooked aspects is the need…
Loneliness and Us
By Sukanya Sharma Britain made headlines earlier this year when the government appointed a Minister of Loneliness, and while India hasn’t made any such move yet, it wouldn’t be surprising if more countries feel the need to follow suit. Loneliness…
Grey Hours: A Psychologist and Survivor’s Journey Through Depression
By Scherezade Siobhan A decade ago, when I was swept by a giant wave of major depressive disorder (MDD), I would step out of my room every morning with a well-rehearsed nonchalance, a permanent scowl to insert suitable distance between…
Your Stories: A Message on Healing
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Ask the Experts: Understanding ADD and ADHD
Dr Amit Sen; Founder, Children First I think one of the most relevant topics today in child mental health is ADD OR ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). It’s one of the most common disorders in childhood although there is…