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.
Tag: 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.
The Call of the Inner Child
A fast-growing form of psychotherapy in India addresses the needs of the child inside us, and the results are decidedly startling for those brave enough to venture in.
“It’s Empowering to Know That We Always Have a Choice” – Wellness Facilitator Shaira Chaudhry
Personal development coach and wellness facilitator Shaira Chaudhry on living an authentic, unlimited life.
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 Teaches Kids How to Chant Vedic Shlokas, Because It’s Good for Them!
After quitting her corporate job Divyaa D took up a rather unconventional career path: teaching Vedic shlokas to children in India and abroad.
This Wise Wizardess Uses Your Body’s Rhythm and Motion to Heal You
Creative dance therapist Neera Suri uses your body’s innate rhythm and motion to help you rid yourself of stifling energies and emotional blocks.
“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.
This 22-Year-Old Has Created a Safe Online Space to Share Stories of Depression and Abuse
Ayesha Asif collects quotes and stories centred around the concerns of women’s empowerment, environmentalism, abusive relationships, mental health, casteism and self-love.
“I Killed Someone. I Was 19 Years Old” – A True Story
Seeking stories of survival for a writing project, student Ranak Mann uncovered the sorrowful secret his friend has been holding on to for years.
How to Be a ‘Fair’ Bride #GlowBabyGlow
That’s what all Indian men want, isn’t it? A fair bride! So do your bit, and make sure you’re fair – to yourself too, says Sana Hoda-Sood.
How I Stopped Feeling Trapped by My New Year Resolutions
New Year Resolutions often lead us into a trap. How about a new way to begin New Year, asks Kay Newton.
