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Month: February 2019
On Empathy and Valuing EQ: Meet The Artidote Founder Jova Ferreryra
Jovanny “Jova” Varela Ferreyra is the founder of The Artidote, an incredible site, which in its own words: “Launched in 2015 as a virtual space where to story-tell, empathize, bond and heal through art, today The Artidote community has become…
Relationship Stress and More: What’s Troubling our Kids
By Dr. Samir Parikh I have been working with children across the country for almost two decades now. As a part of the Fortis School Mental Health Program, our team works at various levels, from close interactions with students, teachers, to…
Ask the Experts: Dr Google and the Problem with Self-Diagnosis
By Ratna Golaknath Don’t we always know when something doesn’t feel quite right with us? Aren’t we the first to figure out when our mood is low, irritable or even exuberant or aggressive? Sometimes we pick up on the pattern…
Your Stories: How to Navigate Relationships and Love With Depression
By Shubhrata Prakash Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and to use a cheesy line, well, “Love is in the air”! However, love is not always romantic love. Love defines so many relationships in our lives. Love for our…
Ask the Experts: Tips on How to Parent Teens and Tweens
By Dr Bhavana Gautam A large part of my counselling base comprises of young adults and teenagers. With the teens or tweens, the most common scenario is a call from a worried, anxious parent seeking an appointment. And despite a…
How to Tackle a Panic Attack: Deep Breathe In, Deep Breathe Out
This comic was inspired by this Breathing Exercise for Panic Attacks from the NHS UK Breathe in as slowly, deeply and gently as you can, through your nose Breathe out slowly, deeply and gently through your mouth Some people…
How to Own Your Story and Move Beyond a Diagnosis of Depression or BPD
By Amrita Tripathi Last weekend at the Jaipur Literature Festival, it was a privilege to speak to Dr Shelja Sen, well-known psychologist, co-founder of Children First, and the author of Reclaim Your Life, as well as Shabri Prasad Singh, the…
Pride and Love: How to Navigate Intimacy and Emotional Health
This article is part of our FREEDOM SERIES; in the run-up to Valentine’s Day and as we aim to upend the mass-market cookie cutter romance-celebrations, we’re taking a closer look at Relationships. Whether you’re out and proud or trying to…