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 […]
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 […]
Coming out to the family- Opening up about your sexuality is not easy. It is really your private matter. Tell your family when you feel comfortable and confident. Accepting yourself is key to lead a normal life. Remember that coming out maybe more of a process than an event. Allow your family some time to […]