Social anxiety is a common and often debilitating mental health condition characterized by intense fear and anxiety in social situations. People with social anxiety worry excessively about being judged or evaluated by others and may avoid social situations or experience significant distress in them. This fear and anxiety can interfere with daily functioning and lead […]
We hear the term ‘Mental Health’ almost on a daily basis across different media channels but do we actually take any steps to care for our mental health? Most of us find ourselves consumed in the day’s tasks from the minute we wake up and at the end of the day, we fall asleep staring […]
What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy or DBT? DBT was developed initially for borderline personality disorder (BPD) specifically for repeated self-harm in individuals with BPD. It is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy Who is suitable for this therapy? People with Borderline Personality Disorder Any other mental health disorder, which has under-control and over-control of emotions, maladaptive […]
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 […]
How to Deal with Depression & Stress DON’T PANIC BUT BE PREPARED Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019. Common signs of infection: respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties. severe cases: pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death. Steps to be taken It is […]
Can Psychotherapy help Depression? Depression is widely recognized as a major public health problem around the world. Of late psychological treatments have found a place as an alternative to antidepressants in recent-onset- mild to moderate forms of depression. Active monitoring, individual guided self-help, cognitive behavioral therapy are very effective. On its own, this may not […]
Why do we need therapy for mental health? There is so much stress in today’s world, from so many sources, that many, many people are in a dire need of professional help to cope. Do people realize that they have psychological issues that need to be addressed? The bigger problem is that many do not […]
Mental health is a serious problem prevailing in India with approx. 200 million people affected every year. Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health disorders. Depression is typically characterized by low energy and mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. It causes unnecessary suffering and severe depression […]