Living with HIV More than 2.14 million people in India are living with HIV. It’s different for everyone, but with treatment, many can expect to live a long life. If anyone tested HIV positive then the most important thing is to meet with the expert Doctor and go for the medications. Need to start antiretroviral […]
Living with STDs If you are positive for any STDs, the 1st important thing is that you must get treatment as soon as possible. If you have any STD, there are chances of transmission to another person. Some STDs can lead to severe consequences if left untreated. In rare chances, untreated STDs may even be […]
What is HIV? HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is an immunodeficiency virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and affects the immune system. It is a disease that, in most cases, affects young adults and children. Transmission of HIV can be of three types: Parenteral transmission Sexual transmission Vertical transmission Symptoms of HIV Initially, this condition […]
What is a relationship? As human beings, we are social beings, and we drive for love, connection, and compassion. A relationship is a border spectrum, and it is not limited to two people or a couple being together. There is a parent-child relationship, a teacher-student relationship, any employee-employer relationship, and many more. A relationship is […]
Defining Sexual Dysfunctions Sexual dysfunctions (SD) are a heterogenous group of disorders that are characterized by significant disturbance in a person’s ability to respond sexually or to experience sexual pleasure. An individual may have several SDs at the same time. According to DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition), SDs include delayed […]
As humans, we experience a diverse range of emotions. It is really very important to be self-aware and observant of yourself. You must understand what you are feeling and what your body is trying to tell you. We experience both positive and negative emotions. Some of the emotions range from being happy, sad, excited, envious, […]
What is Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) Mental health is very integral, and yet it is stereotyped. Our main goal is to normalize mental health and create awareness among people. One kind of therapy is called CBT, known as Cognitive behavior therapy. Must make a note that only a licensed psychotherapist can conduct these forms of therapies. […]
Women and Mental health Gender is very important determinant of mental health and mental illness. patterns of psychiatric disorder among women are different from men. Internalizing disorders are common in women while in men externalizing disorders are common . Women and men differ in the way they communicate, deal in relationships, express their feelings, and […]
Hi I’m Rohit Malik. I’m 30 years old and I’m sharing my story of how I got infected what happened next afterward. I was dating a guy and we usually do bareback. I knew the facts and the risk of getting infected by bareback sex even but I didn’t take it seriously. A few months […]
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Diagnosis does not matter when in emotional distress people seek escape and avoidance in an attempt to manage by cutting off feelings and shorten the distress. Intensity of emotions is caused by opposing forces / conflicts between self and environment. Attempts to escape are felt necessary to avoid arousal even hen […]