The busy life we lead nowadays, where pressures and uncertainties seem to be very close to us, makes children sometimes have moments of anxiety. While it is perfectly normal for kids to feel worried or nervous from time to time, persistent and overwhelming feelings of anxiety in children could indicate a very sensitive issue that […]
The past year has been tough, not just due to the fear of disease and the pain of losing loved ones, but also due to dramatic changes in lifestyle, social interactions, financial strain, and “work-life conflict,” which refers to imbalances with family and work life. At a time when many people are working from home […]
With more and more people being diagnosed with stress-related issues and mental health disorders, there is increased interest in finding feasible solutions (especially non-pharmacological) to address them. In this blog, we are going to discuss the pillars of mental health Four Pillars for Mental Health include: In today’s fast-paced world, prioritizing mental health is more […]
On this 60th International Women’s day, there is a growing focus on the role of women in the world, in leadership, national and world economy, as well as within the family. Given the tremendously changing status of women the world over, mental wellness and health of women has become especially important in today’s world. […]
Another one bites the dust! There goes one more young and talented man from this world… Nobody knows what was going on in his mind when he took the step to choose death over life…and nobody will ever know. Most people are shocked, as expected, since he was so young, good-looking, had a good career, […]
Let’s start with the obvious. This period of “social isolation”/”lock down” isn’t a normal phase in one’s life. In fact, it is unprecedented for our generation, and perhaps our fathers and forefathers have probably seen something similar during the world wars or the emergency declared during the Indo-Pak war. So, to say that we are […]
In my practice, I often see clients on the verge of either divorce or a nervous breakdown due to a failed marriage/relationship. Without exception, each of them tells me they made a mistake in getting married to their respective partner. I find that one of the absolute biggest mistakes people make when choosing a life partner is not […]
Globally, the population is aging rapidly. Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world’s population over 60 years is estimated to nearly double, from 12% to 22%. Approximately 15% of adults aged 60 and over suffer from a mental disorder. The most common neuropsychiatric disorders in this age group are dementia and depression. Mental health […]
Many people struggle with negative, even destructive feelings—about themselves, about others; about emotions aroused in their careers or relationships. Feelings such as sadness, frustration, even grief. Trying to stifle negative emotions—or feeling bad about having them to begin with—is pretty common. It causes much distress and struggle. The irony, however, is that resisting or trying […]