How Violence at Home Traumatizes Children and Sprouts a Dysfunctional Society
Growing up in a violent home is a traumatic experience that affects every aspect of a child’s life and development, writes psychologist Dr Prerna Kohli.
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“People Believe That a Mother of an Autistic Child Has No Right to be Happy”
Dr Ferdousi Begum shares the everyday challenges of raising a child with autism while fiercely holding on to her happiness.
Lockdown Diary: Confronting the Mental Health Monster Again
The coronavirus lockdown led Aekta Kapoor to confront the psychological demons from her past.
Shaheen Bhatt on Her Battle with Depression and Her New Memoir
Being born to one of Bollywood’s most famous families couldn’t shield Shaheen Bhatt from chronic depression; she bares all in a candid interview.
Are Creative People More Prone to Mental Illness? A Writer’s Personal Journey
Are creative people doomed to vagaries of the mind, cursed by the tempestuous nature of genius? A creative writer delves into mental health.
Suicide Prevention: Who Is at Risk, What Are the Warning Signs, and How to Help
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among the youth globally, yet it is preventable. This is how to notice the red flags, and how to help.
She Hit Rock Bottom, Then Realised the Only Way Out Was to Heal
It took two devastating divorces and a behavioural disorder for Sanhita Kargupta to take up psychotherapy to heal herself and help others.
Depression Is Not Weakness: This Book of 10 Real Stories Busts Myths
Amrita Tripathi and Arpita Anand have used real-life stories in their book Real Stories of Dealing with Depression to emphasise the pressing need to prioritise mental health in India.
Yes, I Have Facial Paralysis, and Yes, I Am a Beauty Queen
Facial paralysis put a dent in Dr Hetal Kasliwal’s ability to smile fully, but she went ahead and won a beauty pageant nonetheless.
This Neuroscientist’s Work Holds the Key to Making You Happier and More Resilient
Award-winning neuroscientist Dr Vidita Vaidya is studying the circuitry of emotions to help future generations protect their brains and fight psychological disorders.
She Donated a Kidney to Her Father But Wasn’t Prepared for What Came Next
Fashion entrepreneur Mamta Agarwal took a difficult decision in her 30s to donate a kidney to her ailing father. But nothing could have prepared her for what life held in store.
“Birth Has Become Highly Medicalized”: Why Every Birthing Mom Needs a Doula
Certified birth doula Neha Misra Mutluru tells us what her work involves and why a mother’s mental health is vital for her baby’s wellbeing.
