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A marriage is a legally accepted union between two individuals, which often entails a commitment to a long-term relationship and the sharing of finances, duties, and emotional support. It is a social and cultural institution that exists in many different forms and can be based on various factors such as love, family, religion, or tradition.

One of the pillars of marriage is trust. Breach of trust in the marriage can be in the form of deception, or broken promises, and can damage the trust between the partners severely. There are numerous ways in which a partner can violate the trust which is as follows: when a partner is emotionally or physically

Long-lasting relationships require effective communication. Even in the midst of a conflict, people are more likely to establish common ground if they employ constructive communication techniques. The relationship may get stronger as a result over time. Healthy communication has a relatively very positive impact on any relationship. Here are just a handful of the numerous

Cross-cultural relationships can be a wonderful opportunity to learn from and grow with someone from a different cultural background. Nevertheless, these challenges are exclusive and can create tension in the relationship if not dealt with appropriately. Our need to get to know and comprehend one another is inherent in a relationship. Assisting each other in

Are you facing difficulty in your relationship? Do you feel disappointed with your partner and wish to quit? If so, you might just be experiencing stress in your relationship. Stress in relationships can be seen when certain concerns arise between partners due to differences of opinion. Similarly, stress can be caused due to individual issues

“In human relationships, distance is not measured in miles but in affection. Two people can be right next to each other yet miles apart.” Human relationships are never absolute, and being variable is their fundamental nature. We can make mistakes and view them as learning lessons. We all can do our best by recognizing unhealthy

Infertility occurs when a couple is unable to conceive despite engaging in regular, unprotected sexual activity for at least a year. Problems with both the male and female reproductive systems can lead to infertility. For males, sperm motility issues, low sperm counts, sperm morphology issues (abnormal sperm shape), and sperm ejection issues can all contribute

Couples therapy, also referred to as couples counselling, is a type of therapy designed to assist couples in resolving disputes, enhancing communication, and fortifying their bond. It entails working with a certified therapist who focuses on assisting couples to overcome obstacles and strengthen their bond. An intimate relationship has a significant impact on one's mental

You are making a decision that will last a lifetime when you decide to get married. You've decided to spend the rest of your life with this person, through all the good and bad times. However, after marriage, married couples alter their attitudes towards what they two have to offer to keep marriage happy and

Imagine a relationship without a fight, an argument, a disagreement, or an unresolved issue. That’s the goal, isn’t it? The initial honeymoon period has it all, the intensity of emotions and the desire, but with time, life happens, and days, months and years pass by in trying to resolve the day-to-day struggles every couple goes

Children and Mental Health i.e. The importance of Mental Health Awareness in Schools It's never too early to start teaching children about mental health. As soon as children can understand emotions and language, they can start learning how to care for their mental health. Parents and caregivers can start by talking to children about emotions

Mental Health and It's Importance Mental health is essential because it affects our overall well-being and quality of life. It refers to psychological, emotional, and social well-being and influences how we think, feel, and behave. Good mental health allows us to cope with the daily stresses of life, form and maintain healthy relationships, and positively

तनाव शरीर की स्वभाविक प्रक्रिया है। कभी-कभी शरीर को सामंजस्य बिठाने के लिए खुद में बदलाव करने पड़ते हैं, जिससे तनाव हो सकता है। अब सवाल ये उठता है कि तनाव कब अच्छा या बुरा होता है? तनाव महसूस करना बिल्कुल सामान्य है। छात्र अपनी परीक्षा को लेकर तनाव में रहते हैं, वयस्क अपने काम

Even if you can notice the red flags, it is difficult to distinguish between warning signs of trouble and normal childhood behaviour. It is usually upon the adults in children’s life to identify any sign of a problem in the children’s life. One might reason that all children display these signs at some point in

Adolescents curiosity about sexuality is normal and a healthy aspect development of human development and the human brain is very pliable during adolescent age during which many new brain connections are made. Hence, this leaves teenagers vulnerable to the influence of their surroundings. Pornography is easily accessible, inexpensive and easy to hide on the internet.

Just like alcoholism, there is no cure for porn addiction but only recovery. It is a continuous process that requires constant effort every day and consistently engaging with strategies that helped stop porn addiction. Dr. Prerna Kohli The path of recovery from addictions can be quite challenging since the addict has little or no control

A rapidly spreading virus that is previously unknown to our understanding is bound to create panic. But in a situation of crisis, it is important to stay calm. So how do we do that? When we are faced with an emergency, our body is pumping stress hormone which helps us get ready to fight or

Pornography seizes your brain’s reward circuit and it weakens your brain’s ability to exercise willpower over your addiction to porn. I hear you asking “what is this reward pathway now?” Well, our brains are full of neural pathways. Anytime we learn something new, a new neural pathway is created and every time we practice it

Porn itself is not bad, rather, it is a matter of preference. Nevertheless, how you engage with it, can be catastrophic. Dr. Prerna Kohli – PhD With porn being easily accessible, more people are checking it out, and it is removing the taboo and allowing for discussions about sexuality. It is helping in normalizing desire

Noticing the symptoms for the seasonal affective disorder before it goes on to become a full-blown problem is proven to be of great assistance. A few ‘Do-It-Yourself’ or self-help strategies mentioned below can be used as preventive measures or a helping hand when dealing with seasonal affective disorder. Get as much sunlight as possible One

उदासीनता और अवसाद दोनों एक-दूसरे से अलग हैं। हालांकि इनके बीच फर्क करना काफी मुश्किल है। यदि कोई लंबे समय से दुखी है तो अकसर मान लिया जाता है कि वह अवसाद में है। जबकि दुखी होना, खुद को व्यक्त करने का एक भाव है और अवसाद एक मानसिक बीमारी है। कभी-कभी दुखी होना आपको

‘दोस्त वे रिश्तेदार होते हैं, जिन्हें आप अपने लिए चुनते हैं।’ यूस्टैश डेस्चैम्प  क्या कभी आपने उपरोक्त पंक्ति पर ध्यान दिया है। क्या कभी आपने अपने दोस्त और रिश्तेदारों के बारे में गहराई से सोचा है? नहीं, तो चलिए इस संबंध में हम कुछ चीजें जानते हैं। कहते हैं कि रिश्तेदार आप खुद नहीं चुन सकते हैं। जन्म के बाद रिश्तेदार आपको तोहफे में मिलते हैं।

Relationships are complex, let alone when you work together and are under the constant scrutiny of media. We all are familiar with the news of duke and duchess of Sussex leaving their royal family duties, but we are unaware of their reasons to do so. Just like common families, the royal family also goes through

Depression can significantly impact all aspects of life, be it work, social, or close relationships. In the case of close relationships, depression can come in way of intimacy between you and your partner. Now, couple therapy for depression is designed to help people with relationship distress and one depressed partner. Relationship distress very frequently influences

While both fear and phobia share similar symptoms, understanding the difference between fear and phobia is vital because they are very different problems. One is normal(fear) and the other is severe(phobia). Hence, the solutions strategies to deal with them are extremely different. Comparison- Fear or Phobia Fear is an emotional response to a real or

As the new year approaches, everybody starts to develop resolutions for the coming year and make the coming year better than the one before. Doing so gives us hope and even inspire change. A lot of times new year’s resolutions end up worsening our well-being by making us feel like losers when we fail to

Winter! The days become shorter, sunlight goes scant, and in front of the television we hide in our quilts all day long to stay warm. When does this seasonal tumble goes on to become a serious problem? Seasonal affective Depression aka SAD. Seasonal affective depression is a type of depression which occurs specifically in a

In spite of average or above average intelligence and adequate schooling, some children lag behind in their academic skill acquisition. These children are generally considered as learning disabled. Learning disabilities are diagnosed particularly when children start going to school and are engaged in academic activities with other children in the school. Academic skill acquisition involves

Stress is a normal response that our body has to change that requires adjustment and is a normal part of our lives. So, when does this response become good or bad? We feel stressed, and it is perfectly normal. Students feel stressed about exams, adults about their work deadlines. While stress affects everyone in different

It is difficult to tell the difference between sadness and depression. We often confuse the two because we associate depression with its salient symptom of persistent sadness. While sadness is an emotion, depression is a mental disorder. Experiencing sadness might even help work through some difficult times. While depression is a mental disorder that causes

Worry and Anxiety are words people use interchangeably but both are different psychological states and how we experience them is quite different. One is more serious than the other. So how do you know you are just worried or anxious or going through an anxiety disorder? One of the main aspects is when it starts

The birth of Guru Nanak Ji, the founding guru of Sikhism is magnificently celebrated all over the world not just by Sikhs but also by followers of his teachings. Born into a Hindu family, Guru Nanak did not follow the Hindu rituals and questioned the reasoning behind their existence. Guru Nanak Ji’s rebellious and curious

Planning on your first therapy session? Awesome! It is normal to feel anxious about starting therapy or counseling. Starting anything new brings a lot of anticipation and nerves, now combine that with opening up to a stranger. It is dreadful. Although there is no formal need to prepare for a therapy session, it is always

Anxiety, in layman terms, is physical unease. It often related to the future or anticipating impending doom in the future. Feelings associated with anxiety are a normal response when in a stressful situation. But this becomes a disorder when there is excessive worry and stress reaction even when there is not a stressful situation. Risk

The autumn festival of lights and conviviality arrive again! Diwali is at the leading edge of Hindu festivals. It is the most anticipated and preferred occasion of India, celebrated not just all over the country but in some other countries as well as Singapore, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, etc. Diwali in Different Religions The festival

Therapy is the big step in the direction of recovery but it can be scary, especially when you don’t know what is it going to be like. Dr. Prerna Kohli Therapy is not a pill that you will take and feel better instantly, in fact, it is a lot of hard work and consistency. A

As a parent, you prepare yourselves for every problem your child might face, small or big. That encompasses taking care of their mental health as well. Depression is a serious medical condition that can negatively affect a child’s ability to connect with friends and family, enjoy normal daily activities, attend school and concentrate while there,

Mental health interprets the degree of a person’s psychological, social and emotional wellness. It affects our thoughts, behaviour and emotions. From the ability to perform a simple daily life activity like getting up in the morning to the ability to enjoy life, all can define mental wellbeing. Factors contributing to mental health Whether you are

Depression in children is a persistent and regressive condition, which accumulate over time. Hence, it is vital to identify and attend to depression at the earliest to reduce its long-term negative consequences. Childhood depression is different from normal ‘blues’, irritation or being in a bad mood from time to time. But when these negative feelings

Bullying can take the form of verbal abuses, physical assault, derisive comments, teasing and ganging up against a child or some children. Parents have an important role to play in handling bullying not only at home and neighborhood but also in schools. The following measures are suggested for the same: i) If bullying by their

“Your children don’t deserve your anger, hurt or pain. Instead shower them with love, compassion and empathy. Think of them as little people and not children” Dr. Prerna Kohli Firstly, Anger is a powerful emotion which may be more destructive if not expressed productively. Likewise, anger can be expressed in two ways- exploding and imploding.

Niksen is an increasingly popular Dutch relaxation technique, it’s is a form of mental rest from day to day stress. It is the practice of doing nothing on purpose, without any purpose. Millennial generation suffers from frequent burnouts caused by expectations of increasing efficiency and production and jumping from one task to another. Burnout leads

No relationship is ever broken unless you give up. Rebuilding a relationship is not easy after an Anger Outburst. You may feel angry, discouraged and disappointed. But stay, and work through it. Psychologist Dr. Prerna Kohli First of all controlling emotions is the first step namely in rebuilding a relationship. It is most important to

Road rage is a result of poor anger management skills. Anger management is both educational and therapeutic contributing leading to a happier you. Psychologist Dr. Prerna Kohli There is little to no awareness and concern of road rage and its consequences in this era of millennials in our country. In layman terms, road rage is

“Intimacy is the freedom and acceptance to be yourself with that “one” person! Psychologist Dr. Prerna Kohli People always confuse sex with intimacy. Only Sex isn’t intimacy. But Intimacy can be sex! Sex is physical attraction/intercourse between two individuals and needs to have an emotional bond to be intimate. Unfortunately, sex doesn’t guarantee intimacy. Sex

The news is reporting a story about a young man who pushed his BMW into the river. His reason for drowning the luxury car was that he had asked his parents for a Jaguar, and instead, they had given him a BMW.

Dark chocolate is a powerful source of antioxidant in the body helping improve inflammatory properties, which have been shown to play a role in the onset of depression. How dark chocolate helps lessen depression can be seen in its psychoactive ingredients like phenylethylamine and theobromine-stimulants, creating a feeling of euphoria and help reduce symptoms of fatigue and low energy in depression.

You have spent a hefty amount of money on a hotel room. It’s equipped with some awesome artwork, artifacts, hairdryers, and other nice things. They are there for you to use and enjoy during your stay at the hotel.

Are these items there for you to steal?

Rest In Peace VG Siddhartha. A business icon, the founder of Coffee Cafe Day (CCD) was a powerhouse of energy and success. A billionaire many times over Siddhartha was an entrepreneur, a risk-taker and a beacon to other entrepreneurs. Yet he committed suicide.

What is Marriage? Marriage is nothing but the union of two individuals who have decided to share their lives with each other, support in good/bad situations until the rest of their lives.

Gratitude is an act of kindness recognized by some treasured by others and appreciated by all.

In layman terms, gratitude can be defined as being thankful and grateful for what one receives.

Online gaming disorder is a serious Mental Health situation. Often parents are seen worrying about their children who cut off themselves from daily life, school, studies, eating food, playing, socializing with others.

When a parent for the first time learns that their child whether son or daughter is a homosexual, they go through 4 different stages of grief and pain and finally and hopefully the fifth stage of acceptance.

Human sexuality is one of the most complicated and confusing emotion that exists. Individuals can be heterosexual, bi-sexual homosexual or asexual. Society accepts and condones of heterosexuality and accepts it as the norm.

On a daily basis, patients come to the clinic who are suffering from Anxiety. The question is what is anxiety? According to WebMD “Anxiety is when you feel excessive, unrealistic worry and tension with little or no reason, and this is specifically about the future.” Every human being will face anxiety at some time in

If you suspect that your husband is cheating, what are your options? In over 25 years of counseling, I have had the opportunity to counsel many couples where one spouse feels or finds out that the other spouse is cheating on them. This article is focused on wives who have cheating husbands. Cheating can be

Either your husband or boyfriend confessed to you, or by some other means you found out that he is a bisexual. A bisexual man will be sexually attracted to both men and women. What are your options? Do you end your relationship? Will you waste away all the emotions that you have invested in this

The Kinsey Scale also is known as the Heterosexual-Homosexual Rating Scale. The scale goes from Zero to Six, where zero is the completely heterosexual and six is completely homosexual. According to Alfred Kinsey, also known as the father of the sexual revolution, it is not possible to divide the world into a heterosexual and homosexual

Parents have the major responsibility of inculcating in children discipline, healthy competitiveness, striving for excellence. Learning all about the rights and wrongs and the do’s and don’ts. Developing healthy relationships and adhering to family norms. As well as learning how not to deviate from the norms as it may lead them to difficulties. Much of

“Friends are relatives you make for yourself.” ― Eustache Deschamps If you think about this quote for a moment, let the magnitude and gravity of it sink in. While relatives are God-given, and we have no choice in them, friends we can choose for ourselves. Friends are those individuals who compliment us and enrich our

In continuation to the previous article, here are seven more tips that will help improve your relationship with your partner or Significant Other (SO). It isn’t you against your partner, but you and your partner against the problem: Each time a situation arises, instead of making it an issue with your partner, you need to

Married or in a relationship, you will face issues with your Significant Other (SO). Here are seven issues that most couples face and the best way to tackle them. As a couple you are maturing: The relationship that you had a few weeks ago, a few months ago or a few years ago is no

Very frequently a change in behavior is an indication of mental illness. If you or a loved one shows these signs it is a good idea to be in touch with an experienced psychologist who can quickly help you decide if it is the onset of a Mental Health issue and if some treatment is

Occasionally we are unsure that our loved ones are suffering from a mental illness. It becomes difficult to ask them directly as we fear that we may offend them. Nor are we in a position to discuss the matter with a professional mental health expert. Below are seven signs that a person may be suffering

Not surprisingly half of all the cigarettes consumed are by those who are suffering from some type of mental health issue. This could be Stress, Anxiety, Depression or an Addiction. Any attempt to stop smoking would require resolving the root cause of this problem. Before we understand how the Psychologist will help you resolve these

Anger is an emotion, and emotions are meant to be short-lived. Excitement, fear, sadness, surprise, irritation- all are emotions that pass through a person all day. But for some people, anger persists, and through its persistence, anger causes harm. It is very important, for their health, that these people let go of this stored anger.

We are aware of the fact that it is better to deal with situations well in advance which may later create problems and lead to maladjustment. This fact is equally applicable to anger. Managing anger is important for an individual because it more likely impairs sound judgment, damages interpersonal relationships, blocks achievement and success and

What is Anger Anger is one of the basic emotions found amongst all individuals in any part of the world. In other words, it can be said to be a human emotion which is completely normal and healthy. Nonetheless, when it gets out of control, it can lead to destruction, and havoc results. For example,

What happens when you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer? Worldwide, every year over 20 million (two crore) people are diagnosed with cancer. Unfortunately, the disease is such that some of them will die in a short span of time. Those who are lucky enough to have the disease diagnosed early enough, will

Angry birds is not just an animation game, but a lot of us are angry birds in our real lives. Anger is one of the basic emotions and it is very normal to express the same. But it is a matter of concern if it runs rampant. Question is how to control anger? Here are

So you have finally made a decision to stop puffing, but you don’t know how. Your loved ones, be it your parents, spouse, children or any other well-wisher has convinced you to stop inhaling smoke for your own health and the health of those who are suffering your second-hand smoke. One of the easiest ways

Every smoker wants to stop smoking. And they should stop smoking. Smoking not only destroys your wealth but also your health. Smoking even one cigarette a day can lead to a large number of illnesses ranging from a minor cough to cancer of the lungs, liver etc. Every smoker wants to stop smoking, but they

People continue to smoke knowingly. Knowing that smoking is damaging their health and wallet. The consequence of smoking to your wallet is inconsequential as it is money that can be earned again. But the consequence of smoking to your health is irreparable. Once your health is harmed by the side effects of smoking cigarettes, it

We all know that smoking is not good for one’s health, but then why do people continue to smoke? Why do people pay tobacco companies to help them die a slow and painful death? In one word it can be termed as an addiction. First of all, why do people smoke or get addicted to

Homo Sapiens are created in a way that we co-exist in sync with each other. And we feel happy, healthy and content when we are surrounded by positive and supportive relationships. A close relationship with another person is one of the earnest occurrences for someone. Here are few tips to inculcate to have fruitful relationships

There is this credence that it takes 21 days to make or break a new habit. When it comes to implementing a fresh plan, it is undeniably a struggle for a lot of people. But those who religiously follow the some habits steps end up with success. Here we share some habits to follow in

Everyone wants to be happy but don’t know how to achieve happiness. Following these seven simple tips will help you become happier. Tip #1 – Sunday Start your Sunday with a 10-minute meditation. You will find that meditation reduces stress and it controls anxiety. Just 10 minutes of meditation will help reduce your stress and

Life is not always a bowl full of cherries. Sometimes, things don’t go as per our expectations. We immediately feel immensely disappointed and heartbroken. What happens afterwards? What about our happiness? and how to choosing happiness? When the reality starts to set in, we feel a loss of control and sense of frustration. We feel

From the minute a mother conceives a baby and months later when she holds her newborn in her arms, her life changes. As for the man, he enters the new phase of fatherhood. The parents experience a whole new level of affection for their child, which they never experienced before. And along with this immense

New Year marks the beginning of not just another year, but a chance to build a new you. Most of us make promises to ourselves each year, but do we always fulfil the same? Most of the resolutions go down swinging. People are unable to keep up with their plans for more than 1 or

A history of child abuser, not only affects a child emotionally but also the development of the brain. The child feels the safest with the parent. But what happens when the parent becomes the abuser? In Psychology, Munchausen syndrome by proxy is classified under the factitious disorder. A factitious disorder is a mental illness where

A hot water bottle, craving for chocolate and coffee and that unending stomach cramps! Most of the girls can relate to the situation. But have you ever observed erratic moodiness few days before you experience that time of the month, every time? If yes, then you might be suffering from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. What is

The word Psychosis elucidates a condition where the patient loses touch with actuality. He may hear or see things which are untrue and peculiar, but is absolutely certain about their existence. Hallucinations and Delusions Both are different traits that are frequently endured by patients with psychosis. Hallucinations A hallucination is a situation where you have

The ketogenic diet has become one of the most sought-after dietary regimes in the world of health. And Kim Kardashian West, Hollywood’s prominent reality star being its advocate has turned many people into keto devotees. Not just a perfect midriff, this diet helps you to boost your mental faculties as well. What is the ketogenic

How the Easing the Burden of Care When someone is ill, be it mentally or physically it becomes very difficult for them to manage everything. But, it is more of a difficult task for the caretaker of the person who is ill. It becomes a challenging and a very stressful task for the caretaker to

From being a comfort food to a delicious snack, eating chocolate has many roles. Want to satisfy a sweet tooth, get some of it. Feeling low, pamper yourself with a bite or two. Can’t figure out what to gift, get a box of chocolate! Do you know that having chocolate in controlled amount is actually

Who knew that a simple 2-word hashtag will take the world by storm? Yes, we are talking about the #MeToo campaign and Aftermath of Sexual Assault. Although the phrase was first used by Tarana Burke in 2006, the campaign was recommenced by Alyssa Milano on October 15, 2017. She encouraged others to use the hashtag

Remember what we learnt about proteins in school? They are the building blocks of life! From head to toe, our whole body is made of proteins. If you want to get that chiselled body, the six pack abs, you are often recommended to consume a protein-rich diet. But has anyone ever recommended you a diet

A fist full of nuts in the morning is considered to be a good start to the day. A lot of studies show that including various nuts in your diet, leads to a healthy life. Apart from nutritional benefits, their indulgence also curbs unnecessary in-between-meals hunger pangs. But do you know that consumption of nuts

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder. It is the fear of public places. The person is afraid to step out of his home and thinks his home is the safest place to be at. How does it start? It begins with experiencing a discomfort in some place. Agoraphobia develops with each incident that involves the trigger

Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD), also called Hypochondria or health anxiety is a condition where the person believes that he has a serious or life-threatening illness or may acquire one in the future. The symptoms of the same are either minor or absolutely absent. The first sign of illness becomes apparent usually in adulthood but may occur

Dealing with a loved one who is struggling with Schizophrenia is not easy. As the caretaker, you are overwhelmed with the stigma and effort, which drains you of your energy. What do you need to understand? Although schizophrenia cannot be cured, if provided proper treatment the patient can lead a fulfilling life.  As the caretaker, you

“And they lived happily ever after…” This was always the end of most of the childhood stories we heard. From amongst the life lessons given by grandparents to our Moral Science classes, everyone emphasized on happiness in life. There were times when a small piece of candy would give immense joy. But in present times,

Most of us have come across people who are full of themselves. They think rather highly of themselves and make everything, every time about them. But we often don’t think that this behavior could actually be a mental health issue of Narcissist. A Narcissist could belong to one of the following three: • First, the

Hard times can come to anybody. It can be disguised as a financial crisis, or a failure in an exam, and even a death in the family. In this situation, people tend to lose their mental stability and fall victim to various mental health illnesses. It affects the family and friends, creating a havoc in

At the end of an emotionally abusive relationship, you might feel burdened with inconclusive thoughts and overwhelming emotions. And this is absolutely acceptable. While your friends and family feel thankful for your break-up, they may not be able to understand the emotional turmoil going inside your heart and brain. But you should not carry on

Most of the teachers your child meets are good or even excellent. But, there are few teachers who will try and bully your child. Sometimes, some teacher considers and take their responsibilities as a post of power. Hence, they start bullying your child and try to make them work very hard. Moreover, even when the

September 06, 2018, will mark an important day for the LGBT community in India. The Supreme Court of India abolished Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).  This law came into effect in the year 1982. It stated that the carnal intercourse against the order of nature with man, woman or animal was punishable

A marriage is made up of dreams and aspirations of two people. But, it is not always necessary that two people will always have their “happily ever after”. Sometimes, the marriage becomes a prison for both of the partners involved. Hence, divorce becomes the only solution. But, even after divorce, many times people go through

What are the Personality Disorders? You would be suffering from a Personality Disorder if you have unhealthy and rigid patterns of Thinking, behaving and functioning. It is difficult to diagnose if you have a personality disorder because the way you behave and think is very natural to you. Since,You often find that the problems you

Telepathy is a phenomenon under the broad Umbrella term of Extrasensory Perception(ESP) as defined in Parapsychology. Clairvoyance, clairaudience,  are similar to the phenomenon of Telepathy. Telepathy is communication of a message from one mind to another without any medium. For example, you get a call from a friend the moment you think of him; Though

Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) happens because of a neurobiological dysfunction. The symptoms of ASD start showing up when the child is about two to three years of age. The symptoms include, loss of social interaction and communication, repetitive and restricted behaviour, has an unusual tone for voice, failing to respond and many more.

Sometimes it happens with all of us that we start feeling headaches but when we get it checked, we do not find a reason for the headaches. This type of a headache usually goes away as our stress levels go down. But, when the headaches become persistent and you do not find any reason for

Stuttering is a  childhood-onset disorder of speech in which the person repeats sounds, words, syllables, takes time to utter a sound and has an interrupted speech known as ‘block’.The person is aware of what he has to say but has trouble producing the normal speech flow. The speech distortions are often accompanied with problem behaviors

Like all mental illnesses, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) contains myths and disbelief. But, it is more common for people suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to be under these myths. The justification and glorification of these myths are done through movies and TV series. Hence, the myths around Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are much more prevalent. Thus,

Pregnancy is the first and foremost step for women entering motherhood. She realises that she is carrying someone inside her. It becomes a joyous occasion for the parents of the unborn child. But, along with pregnancy comes various physical and mental health issues. It is normal to be worried about your pregnancy, and how it

Drawing, painting and other artistic experiences give us an opportunity to let our imagination loose. They provide with the opportunity to build, create and move from one place to another in our mind. Also, through these imaginations and artistic ventures, they have many mental health benefits along with them. Thus, below are the mental health

Living in a happy relationship doesn’t mean that there is no scope for improvement. Also, the relationship doesn’t only mean a relationship with your spouse or your partner. It includes the relationships which surround you, be it in the office, home or your friends. To build construct your own self-confidence you need to make other

No marriage is perfect, but it takes special work to reach to a healthy and happy married life. A happy marriage doesn’t mean that you avoid fights, but it means to handle the emotions maturely. Most of the couple’s struggle to achieve a healthy marriage, but some are able to achieve them. Below mentioned signs

Most people have doubts how therapy works, and how it actually helps. We all have our fantasies and imaginations about therapy. We start wondering whether it will work or is it actually helping us. It generates myths and misconceptions, and people start to wonder whether to indulge in therapy or not. People are hesitant about

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can happen to adults as well as children. The amount of trauma experienced by an adult can be experienced by a child too. But, their reaction to trauma differs with age. Thus, below are few symptoms shown by a Child having PTSD: Bed Wetting: Even after learning how to use the

It is always very difficult to go back to school after a long break. Most of the times, the breaks are always too short no matter the length of the duration. But, the school has to open one day and you have to go back to school. so how to preparing yourself? Going back to

After any traumatic event, it is normal to experience upsetting memories, trouble sleeping or doing daily activities. These feelings take time to go away when we have experienced a traumatic situation. After few weeks the person starts to feel better and get back to normal routine. But, if this feeling stays over for more than

Being a parent is a hectic task but, it is something which comes as a responsibility for them. Many of them love being a parent. But, they always wonder how can they be better at what they are doing. Also, along with being a parent comes conflicts of emotions and ideas. With all these, the

There is a lot of stress in our daily life. This stress starts affecting our mental wellbeing. Thus, leading to different mental health issues. As we keep a check on our physical wellness, similarly, it is as important to keep a check on our mental wellness. Hence, below are few tips for mental wellness: Valuing

We have all seen the movie Black, where Amitabh Bachchan acts as a professor who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. The movie provided us with very good entertainment. But, it also taught us a bit about the illness. It also provided us with a fear, where we start thinking what if we get this illness.

Blessed are those children who have an active and participative father. After the mother, the father’s role is the most important in the upbringing of the child. Fathers play a very important role in in the lives of their children. They are there when we need someone the most, as well they are there to

We have recently lost two very famous celebrities, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, to suicide. Similarly, we have lost many famous people who committed suicide including Robbin Williams and Chester Bennington. This shows the severity of the illness, which is ignored by many and shrugged by others. Depression. It is real and takes away everything

Emotional eating or binge eating disorder is one of the most common yet unnoticed illness. It is more prevalent in the urban cities where people are tensed and stressed due to their work. In this, the person eats large amounts of food while not being able to control self which makes the person feels depressed.

In most of the cases, Students of any age group, look forward to one thing and that is Holidays. Be it summer vacations or winter vacations. But, to disrupt their happiness comes to the holiday homework. There is an overwhelming gloom around them and they are not able to enjoy the happiness they feel. Hence,

Sometimes we have witnessed people, either in television or real life, where people are stealing things. The things the person steals are not of value or sometimes even of use, but yet they steal those things. This particular condition is known as kleptomania. Definition Kleptomaniacs derive thrill and pleasure out of stealing these things. The

Alcohol addiction affects both personal and professional lives of people. It hinders with the person’s family as well as friends. But, it comes down to the person only when he/she wants to actually stop alcohol addiction. But, the loved ones can still take certain measures to at least highlight the problems. Thus, helping them in

Falling in love or entering into a relationship is a beautiful experience in itself. But, it hurts a lot when the other breaks-up. A recent study has shown that break-ups in teenagers and young adults are one of the biggest reasons for depression in them. Sometimes, it even leads to suicide as the emotional bond

Opening up about going through sexual abuse as a child or as an adult is very difficult. But, if someone is opening up about it to you, then you need to understand that the person is putting an immense amount of trust in you. Hence, it is important that you listen to them. But, then

Restless Leg Syndrome or RLS is a very common neurological disorder of the leg. A lot of people happen to suffer from this without even knowing or understanding what is happening. In RLS the person starts facing an uncontrollable urge to move their legs, which is due to an uncomfortable sensation. Restless Leg typically happens

Fighting schizophrenia illness is difficult in itself. It is a very serious illness, and it requires immediate treatment. But, along with treatment, it is necessary to self-care. Treatment can only help a person to a limit. But, self-care and support help the person to recover faster and stay in better shape.  Hence, below are 7

We have all heard the term, “Schizophrenia”, but few of us really know about this illness. Schizophrenia is a very challenging disorder, where it becomes difficult for people to distinguish between reality and what is unreal. A person who is suffering from this illness, goes through a heap of emotions, without even being able to

Marriage is a bond, not just between two human beings, but their families also. But, it is not always a good experience throughout. It sometimes has its ups and sometimes its downs. But, to actually identify an unhappy marriage is difficult. It becomes more difficult to know when your marriage has turned unhappy when you

It is a well-known fact that there is a direct connection between the body and the mind. The body gets hurt and the mind reacts. Similarly, when the mind is hurt, the body reacts. Thus, when someone is suffering from depression, the body starts to wear down, and sleep starts to evade. But, it is

From time to time, we all get angry at someone or something. Anger is one of the basic human emotion, but it is seen in a negative light. It’s not something to look down to, but how you manage your anger matters. Management of anger can be done in a negative or a positive way.

The trauma one goes through when they are abused as a child remains prevalent for a lifetime. Most of the survivors of sexual abuse suffer from severe mental illnesses. The trauma suffered remains with them, which hampers and interferes with their life. It is also seen that about 90% of the survivors suffer from dreading

In a world statistical survey, it is seen that one in three girls and one in seven boys are sexually abused as a child. Often more than less, it is done by people who are around us and not someone strange. The person can be the trusted servant, the maid, the cook, the cousin brother

Adequate sleep is a prerequisite for one to function optimally. Inadequate sleep not only has an adverse impact on one’s brain functioning but also affects one’s physical health by making one more prone to illnesses such as heart diseases, hypertension, diabetes etc. Lack of sleep also makes one moody and irritable, reduces productivity, and causes

There is a certain innocence with children, which helps them to understand things in a different way. Even when they are being sexually abused or harassed, they don’t understand what is happening. Sometimes, it comes as a play for them and sometimes as a scolding. But, they don’t realise or even understand what is actually

Insomnia is a sleeping disorder that involves trouble with falling asleep or staying asleep. We all have days when we find it hard to fall asleep, or wake up sooner than we had planned on. This can happen due to several reasons such as being extremely stressed or physically exhausted. While this problem is known

We spend almost more than half of our day with our co-workers. For some, their co-workers are like friends. We work together, celebrate successes together, face failures together, complain about our bosses, have good days and bad. And yet sometimes, when we lose one of our co-workers, we don’t know how to grieve their death.

The death of a parent can be a big blow to a child. It can completely shatter their belief about the world being a safe haven. They may feel intense emotional upheaval and might start fearing losing other important and close people from their life as well. Therefore, during such times, what a child seeks

For children, the death of their grandparent is often the first exposure they have to the idea of mortality. Therefore, before anything else, they first need to be introduced and familiarised with the concept of death. The child might struggle with a range of emotions during such times, just like any other adult. They might

Art therapy is a modern form of therapy.  It replaces the traditional therapy model by making use of imaginative structures. It is generally combined with other forms of psychotherapy. Although more beneficial for children, especially those who have trouble expressing their emotions, art therapy can be used with adults as well. Everyone can be creative

Feeling sad is very common. We all feel it on a regular basis. But grief is an intense emotion that one experiences when they lose something or someone of significance to them. The loss could be of someone close to you due to death or separation otherwise, an object of personal significance, job, loss of

When preparing to go on stage to perform, we all have butterflies in our stomach. While for some, the thrill and joy of performing might be invigorating, for the others, it might not. For them, just the thought of going onstage is a cause for palpitations and sweating, that can at times be quite debilitating

When someone you know dies of committing a suicide, it can be one of the scariest and upsetting experiences of your life. It is perhaps one of the worst ways of losing someone you love as it often leaves one with feelings of helplessness and guilt. Why someone commits suicide is hard enough for adults

Benefits of owning a pet are coming to the forefront, as more and more research is being dedicated to this line of thought. Following are the benefits that will hopefully motivate you to get a pet for yourself: They love you unconditionally, and are a great source of support. Pets provide you constant companionship and

            Addiction to anything refers to an inability to control one’s impulses and as a result, compulsively indulging in the behavior under question in excessive amounts, to the extent that it causes disruption in one’s daily life functioning. Whether social media addiction can be considered a separate mental disorder, be considered

Bully Daughter-in-law? Yes, it is possible that your son’s dear wife is bully. Hence, it is your misfortune that you daughter-in-law is a bully. She resents you, her mother-in-law, and as a result of that, in covert or not so coveted fashion she is bullying you. So, nothing you do is correct, even when you

Although incorrectly, empathy and sympathy are two distinct words that people often end up confusing and using interchangeably. Both the words share a similar root i.e. they are derived from the Greek word “pathos”, which means “feeling” or “suffering”. Therefore, both the words deal with emotions that one has in reference to another person. However,

Incidents like an older, taller boy troubling the shorter boy of his class or a junior by snatching away his tiffin or tripping him are fairly common. We have all been a part of bullying at some point in our childhood. Whether it was as a survivor, a perpetrator or a bystander. Although these incidents

“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain!” ~Bob Marley No matter what your emotional state is, I’m sure you must have observed that there is always some kind of music that just perfectly blends with your mood. Various researchers too now provide a scientific backing to the positive effects

What is an eating disorder? Unlike the popular notion, eating disorders are not a form of extreme dieting or a lifestyle choice. Instead, they are a serious mental disorder which often has fatalistic consequences (mental disorder with highest mortality rate). An eating disorder is characterized by unhealthy and abnormal eating practices that as a result

Do you end up pushing your work to the extent that you have a pile of work to do at the last minute? Then you probably are a procrastinator. Procrastination differs from laziness. While laziness is a passive process that suggests inactivity and unwillingness to act, procrastination is an active process that involves delaying tasks

How well you are able to grasp, retain and remember things depends on how healthy your brain is. Follow the tips given below in order to maintain and enhance the health of your brain, thereby, improving your memory. Engage in mental as well as physical exercise While physical exercise will help by increasing the flow

Our bodies respond not just emotionally, but also physically in response to the daily life stressors that we face. While watching TV, listening to music, reading, or hanging out with friends and family might help one relax and forget about stress temporarily, it will not counter the long-term negative effects that it has on one’s

Do you feel extremely happy on some days, but extremely sad on other days? Are these shifts in your mood interfering with your day-to-day functioning, therefore making it hard for you to focus on tasks or sleep? Then there is a chance that you might be suffering from Bipolar Disorder (also known as manic-depressive disorder),

Panic attacks are common when someone has anxiety issues. When a panic attack happens, the person starts to feel that he/she is having a heart attack. The heart starts beating rapidly and there is a sense of fear that they are going to die. There is also a sensation where they feel like they cannot

Along with Intelligence Quotient (IQ), it’s very important to develop your child’s Emotional Quotient (EQ) too.  It’s proven that children who have a better EQ, turn out to be much nicer, smarter, and more intelligent person in general. This is because a person with higher EQ is able to handle stressful situations more easily than

Everyone wants to be more intelligent. All of us want to charm our bosses and peers by appearing more intelligent than them. In a scientific research, it is shown that our way of speaking and how we appear, increases the perception of others and finds the person  intelligent. here some tips to increase intelligence Thus,

Someone who is suffering from depression goes through a very difficult time. But, it gets more difficult when the person doesn’t know what is happening to them and why is it happening to them. Similarly, a child suffering from depression doesn’t understand their own feelings. Hence, it becomes the parent’s responsibility to help the child

It is okay to be anxious sometimes when things get out of control. A certain level of stress and anxiety actually helps us achieve our goals. But, when the anxiety and thought patterns start getting out of control it becomes difficult to manage the anxiety. Sometimes, it even leads to a panic attack, where the

In today’s time, with technology and social media, the level of human interaction is decreasing. Even in a parent-child relationship, the communication between the parent and the child has fizzled out. According to a survey, children as young as a 6-year-old child can also show symptoms of depression. But, parents mostly dismiss them by putting

As human beings, we all have feelings of aggression in us. But, as adults, we know how to control our behaviour and manage the aggression. However, a child doesn’t understand how to channelize their aggressive behaviour. Hence, they start to indulge in activities like hitting, biting, kicking etc. As a parent of the child, it

We have all heard the term psychopaths in TV shows or movies. When the word springs up, our first association is always towards which is something outside. It’s not wrong in thinking that psychopaths are serial killers, but along with it, there is a possibility that we are living with one. Psychopathology is a series

Holi, the festival of colors, is just around the corner. It channelizes our emotions and expresses our feelings through colors. The place becomes an expression of rainbows, and we enjoy spraying colors and water on each other. Playing Holi itself becomes an enjoyable event. Thus, below are few of the psychological benefits of playing Holi:

We can’t always send out positive e-mails. Sometimes, we send negative e-mails also it is necessary to be harsh, to send out feedbacks. It may be an email to an employee or an investor. Where you want to lay off someone or disagree with someone. Hence, it becomes a necessity. We all know that even

Clicking selfies is a new form of art in today’s generation. Every selfie should get a like on all the social media platforms. It gives an outlook to where the person is, and what the person is doing. It also presents the person how he or she is looking. But, in recent studies, it is

Giving birth to a child is a wonderful experience. It feels like there has been an extension of you. But, many times it leads to a depressive phase. Many doctors and psychologists overlook it as ‘baby blues’. People expect the mothers to be happy about the experience. Thus, it puts an external pressure on the

As the board exams, the competitive exams come close, the level of stress increases. Students try to sleep but, there is a lack of sleep. Sometimes, the stress becomes too much which causes a lot of anxiety. Even though there is a need for certain levels of stress, too much or too low of anything

It’s very natural to feel sad from time to time. It’s a part of our human nature, and to feel is what makes us human. But, when the sadness reaches its extremes, and there is a sense of hopelessness, we fall down to Depression. Depression comes with its own symptoms, and one of the major

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Losing someone who is dear to you, be it a friend or family member, is a very traumatizing experience. People suffering from depression, leave all hope in their life and find suicide the last option. But, the problem arises when they express this to their family member or friend. The person who is approached doesn’t

More than 60% people in India suffer from depression. Depression is a very common disease among all the age groups. Empathetically speaking, a person suffering from depression feels very lonely and sad. But, the illness itself doesn’t live in the vacuum. It creates an effect which affects all the people who are near and dear

In today’s time, the emphasis on body image and skin color has increased. We see gyms opening up in every corner, and advertisement focusing on making the skin fairer. Everywhere we see, we are told that our body is not perfect or our skin should be fairer. The constant bombardment of these adverts can make

Depersonalization is a very uncommon disorder which happens to a very few people. Hence, many psychologists don’t understand or even know about this disorder. It becomes a very difficult experience for the person because the connection with reality becomes distorted. The person feels detached from the surroundings and the self, and it becomes a harrowing

What you can do for your country On the upcoming Indian Republic Day, I am reminded of what John F Kennedy the former president of The United States of America “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country”. This current culture of entitlement is prevalent in

Grieving over a loss becomes the expression of the self. It presents the way a person pays respect to the lost “object”. Grieving over the loss object becomes very important and essential. But, the way someone grieves varies. It depends on the relationship with the person or object, on the physical health of the person

#MeToo. An Important Topic being openly discussed Sexual harassment is, unfortunately, a common occurrence in the workplace and community at large. It can be both verbal, physical and even non-physical (leering and staring). Survivors sometimes may ignore or deny their experiences and feelings and realize it at a later time in life. When feelings resurface,

Ageing smarter Since long, it was often believed that our sharpness decreases as we age. This couldn’t be more further from truth. Recent research and advances in brain sciences suggest that we can keep growing our neurons even into our 90s through ‘neuro-genesis’ especially in that part of the brain which is associated with memory

Protecting Your Brain As You Age The most dreaded consequence of aging is mental slow-down and this is becoming more and more common-place. It starts with the occasional ‘slip’ in memory all the way through to affecting your speed, perception, reasoning and eventually the size of the brain as we go well into the 70s

OMG Arranged Marriage! Before immediately judging the concept of ‘arranged marriage’ as dinosaur era ideology, it makes sense to take a good look at your own home. Your parents or grand-parents were the beneficiaries of the same system and most of them adjusted well to each other towards a fulfilling life and of course with

Calming Children During Tragedies  In the last week, there have been several major tragedies in schools, including the murder of an innocent child in an upscale school in Gurgaon. As responsible parents, one needs to protect the wellbeing of their children, as well as provide them solace and comfort. Your children may have a lot

Suicidal Crisis A crisis situation immediately demands that you seek help from a mental health professional. Whatever be the source of your feelings, a qualified professional can help you deal with it. Here are a few things to do when you face such a crisis: Seek help immediately: A qualified mental health professional or suicide helplines,

Shining Bright in Life Life can get pretty rough at times. We all share that predicament. Hence, there will be days of despair, hopelessness, failure, and loss of sense of purpose. So, amidst all this chaos, life still offers a great chance to rise and shine to our full glory. It depends on the choices

Blue Whale is an internet game which is claiming lives Most of us heard about it already. For the uninitiated, Blue Whale is an internet game which is claiming lives of vulnerable teenagers. It is a task-list comprising 50 tasks spread over 50 days. Each task is aimed at desensitizing a person for pain and

Life has a lot to offer. We sure agree that there are task-lists to get done, meetings to attend and exams to clear. But, amidst all this, life still manages to give us a lot of reasons and little things to celebrate. Not sure what they are? We’ve made a big list for you here:

Life is to be Live! Strife and distress are not exclusive to places like Syria or North Korea. We face them every day in our regular lives due to various factors. Sometimes the enormity of pain and suffering that is happening world-over, could make us feel overwhelmed. Before comparing ourselves with people who have it

Mental Health Concern – Whom to See When you have mental health concerns and problems dealing with everyday life, you want to seek help. After that, what follows generally for most people is confusion on whether they should see a Psychologist or a Psychiatrist. There are similarities and important differences too. Let us look at

Every Relationship has problems Relationships help us live some of our most beautiful memories and at the same time, we often end up taking them for granted. As the saying goes, it takes losing something to realize its worth and importance. This is the unfortunate reality for many people living through fruitless relationships and most

Heartbreaks Hurt Deeply Heartbreaks hurt deeply and give a hard pull on the strings that we grew attached to. Hence, it leaves us ripped to the core, overwhelmed with overpowering emotions of loss, despair, panic, shame, and hopelessness about the present and future. They also make a deep dent in our belief systems towards love

Making Your Marriage Work When there is a true commitment in the pair to make their marriage work, marital problems can be used as a harbinger for building a stronger marital relationship. Rather than lead to a divorce. Each person has their own breaking point and whether we like it or not, it takes both

The Role of Grandparents The number of nuclear families is at an all-time high with the sprawling urban culture in India. These family units generally consist of both working parents busy with their careers and more often than not, the task of raising kids is almost out-sourced to maids or day-care centers. In this scenario,

Who is a Good Mother? Globalization has forever changed the notion and role of a ‘good mother’. Prior to the increased participation of women in the workforce, a good mother was portrayed as one who stayed at home and kept herself occupied with home responsibilities while the husband engaged in paid work. Modern ‘good mother

Mental Illness will affect one in four people in the world One of the targets from the United Nations in 2030 is to reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases by one-third through prevention, treatment, and awareness of mental problems and well-being. Mental illness will affect one in four people in the world. With an estimated

Anxiety VS Stress First of all, one needs to understand how anxiety is different from stress. In general, the term Anxiety is used interchangeably with the term Stress. Certainly, there is a difference between anxiety and stress. Hence, Stress is a response to short term pressure but anxiety is the adverse effect of stress. Unlike

What is Stress First of all, the term stress first coined by Hans Selye in 1936. Furthermore, Stress can be physical or psychological. One side it can psychological perception of pressure and another side bodily response to it. Consequently, Stress can affect your memory as well as your metabolism. Certainly, the intensity of stress may

Healthy Living Tips: Frequently, I have to counsel my patients on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Given below are the tips that I share with them. My advice and guidance to you would be to follow this lifestyle for about six weeks and then notice the change in your life. Eat Clean The most

Fitness Motivation: Everyone dreams and desires to have a fit, muscular body.  The only difference between those who have this body and those who are only dreaming this body is motivation. They need to remember, only they can change their body, nobody can do it for them.  For those who are lacking the motivation of

Becoming sexier: Ever since the dawn of mankind, men have wanted to appear more appealing so as to be able to attract women. You can call it becoming more attractive, becoming more charming or becoming sexier.  The primal need is to attract a partner of the opposite sex who finds you appealing. This isn’t a

Becoming Handsome – There’s a handsome guy hiding inside every man’s body. I recently had an extremely successful young man, come for counseling. He was a typical overachiever, a graduate of a top engineering college, and MBA from a top university and having a high paying job, but feeling unsuccessful because of his looks. I

Mothers Love: Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had, and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed. Things your mother never told you: •You made her cry..a lot: Every time you hurt, she hurt, when you didn’t fare well in school or got into fights in the playground, she would

  Bipolar Treatment: Every one has ups and downs; this is the nature of being a human being. Sometimes a person’s mood is up and other times the mood swings down. These ups and downs are far more extreme for those who are suffering from bipolar disorder. (Suffering from bipolar is the same as manic

It is a well-known fact that attractive people earn more, are more successful, have more friends, and have more of the better things in life. Fortunately becoming more attractive is a learned activity, and anyone and everyone can become more attractive. There is a difference between becoming more attractive and more beautiful for women and

Positive Mind Benefits: It is important to train your mind to be positive. The benefits of a positive mind are plenty, as Shiva Khera rightly said “Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success”, and eventually all of us are seeking success. Whether the success we are seeking is in our job, our

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“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”~ Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu, the Chinese Philosopher several centuries ago so appropriately described Expressing love. I am sharing with you 10 ways to express your love: Listen without interrupting: When someone you love is talking, do not interrupt them; allow

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama Compassion is the motivation to help others when you see them suffering. Hence, Humanity compels us to Living Life with Compassion. Thus, compassion is what makes on help some else who is suffering physically, emotionally, spiritually or mentally. The Dalai Lama

To be happy in life, Stop this! Be Happy!!! I recently encountered a very interesting list of things to give up to be happy, I am sharing this list with you. Give up the need to always be right: Sometimes it is beneficial for yourself, and your relationships to not always be right. In society

Living with someone suffering from Depression? Firstly what is depression? In a layman’s terms, depression is a strong feeling of helplessness, due to which a person is not able to function normally at home or at work. Technically speaking depression is when a person feels sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, angry, ashamed

Seeking solace in food at the weak moments in life is referred to as Emotional Eating. Thus, People turn towards food for comfort, this may happen consciously or unconsciously. Unfortunately, this will negatively impact your health as well as weight and will definitely sabotage your weight-loss program. The most common triggers are Relationship problems, issues,

First and foremost, it is a well-kept secret that Traveling Boosts Mental Health. When someone is feeling low, anxious or is suffering from a mild depression, it is recommended that a trip will help improve their mental health. Traveling to another city or country not only is an opportunity to see that region’s history and

IQ vs EQ? What is the difference between IQ and EQ? Is IQ better than EQ? There are so many questions and misconceptions regarding these two terms. I will be clearing any doubts around these two terms and explain which is better. First and foremost for the definitions: Firstly, Intelligence Quotient or frequently referred to

Inner Peace is frequently referred to as Peace of mind. Thus, it is an intentional or a deliberate state of psychological or spiritual calm that an individual creates for him or herself, in spite of stress creating instigators around them. Hence, having Inner Peace is to be healthy and it is the opposite of being

We all want to Build Mental Strength. It is a well-established fact that mentally strong people are more successful. We all want to be more successful, whether it is to have more money, better relationships, more success in the workplace etc. Given below are sure shot tricks to Building Mental Strength, which is the first

Loving Your Partner is an ongoing activity, it is simple to fall out of love, but we must continuously endeavor to keep our love alive. Below are my favorite tips to keep your love alive. Distinguish between infatuation and love: Love is seeing all the flaws and blemishes and accepting them. Love is accepting the bad

We all want to be successful and there is nothing wrong with this; in fact, it is rare to find anyone who isn’t looking for more success. Success is not something that can be gifted or inherited, but fortunately, parents can inculcate traits in their children from an early age that will increase their probability

As a psychologist, I have noticed that certain people are more successful than others in their journey of life… What is evident is that those of us who are mentally stronger are more successful. Below are Things Mentally Strong People Do, to succeed in life. They move on: First of all, they don’t waste time

Parental Exam Tips: Exam Tips for parents; with final exams around the corner, below are some tips for parents to ensure that there is smooth sailing during this period of high stress. Exam tips: Encourage them to ready their exam equipment, such as pencils, pens, notebooks and other stationary If they are going for a

Here are a few simple guidelines for having Stress Free Exams. To manage exam stress the student should do the following: Have a regular exercise regime, (pre-exams in not the time to spend hours and hours in the gym) the regime should be brief and not very strenuous, a good idea is to do 20-30

A lot of students get confused between Examination Pressure vs Stress. Both parents and students need to understand and appreciate the difference between stress and pressure.  From a Psychologist point of view, pressure can be healthy and beneficial; it creates motivation and the desire to excel. Additionally pressure is what makes a lump of coal

As a parent of a school going child, there will be Stress During Exams Season. Either your child will be stress or you the parent will be stressed.  This article is focused on the stress on the student and how the parents and the school can handle it. The period of examinations is generally extremely

Students and young adults spend significant number of hours on their smart-phones to access social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Youtube etc, but to blame social media for poor performance in examinations or wasting time when the student should be studying is incorrect. What it real boils down to is self discipline;

With exams around the corner, students are wondering on how to reduce their examination day stress.  Here are a few pointers for those students who are looking to lessen their stress. We all see lots of students studying and revising immediately prior to the exam, as if they can memorize the entire course in a

To the single person, the life of a married couple seems ideal. The married person always has a companion, someone to love and be loved by at all times. On the other hand, if you ask a married person they will tell you that married life is not a bed of roses, and there are

If you have waited till your child is a teenager to discuss sex and sex education with them, it is most probably too late. Sex education for your child should have started when they were toddlers, and reinforced while they were preteens. Starting to educate your child about sex when they are between the ages

Talking to your preteen about sex is an important responsibility as a parent.  The advice in this article will cover the age for 8-12 years of age, which are generally considered to be the preteen years. Please take into account that each child is different and matures at different milestones, so you conversation about sex

बच्चों की परवरिश  आसान  कार्य नही है,और कुछ ऐसी बातें हैं जो हर बच्चे का अपने बचपन में सुनना अनिवार्य है. दुर्भाग्या से ,अच्छी परवरिश पे कोई गाइडबुक उपलब्ध नही है. कई माता-पिता के लिए तो यह  ‘ कार्य दौरान प्राप्त ज्ञान’ का अनुभव हो जाता है. अधिकतर माता –पिता यह सुनिश्चित करते हैं कि

The unfortunate reality is that young children irrespective of the social and economic strata of the parents are vulnerable to sexual abuse. Sometimes it is the most trusted person who abuses the child. Furthermore, there is a belief that girls are more vulnerable than boys, this too is a myth. Children who have been sexually

As the parents of a Toddlers (0-36 months), there are so many challenges that thinking about sex education is the furthermost topic from most parents’ mind. Because, we need to raise healthy and sexually secure children, it is important to have open and frank age appropriate sex talk with children even at this young age.

Everyone of us has encountered parents with young children who misbehave in public places.  At restaurants, these children are running around yelling and screaming and generally disturbing other guests. In Malls, and Movie Theaters, we constantly see these children behaving unruly and acting hyperactive. These children have two types of parents, the first are those

It is the season of examinations, school and college students and their families are preparing for this annual ritual.  While exams are temporary albeit important for students; it is more important for students to focus on the big picture. Below are my 10 favorite tips of students, encouraging and motivating them to look at the

First of all, raising a child isn’t easy, and there are Things Every Child Needs to Hear. Unfortunately, no manual exists on how to raise your child well. And for most parents, it is a “learning on the job”. Furthermore, most parents promise not to make the same mistakes that their parents made in raising

One of the most profound pieces I have recently read about Raising Teenagers  is:  Teenagers Learn What They Live!  If teenagers live with pressure, they learn to be stressed, If teenagers live with failure, they learn to give up, If teenagers live with rejection, they learn to feel lost, If teenagers live with too many

A lot of people make New Year Resolutions. Hence, it is estimated that almost 40% of the population makes resolutions at the beginning of the year. But, the question is how many of us adhere to our resolutions for the entire year? Unfortunately not too many of us have the willpower or ability to carry

Fortunately there is treatment for Depression, unfortunately there isn’t one set formula which is applicable for all of those who suffer from depression.  The path for recover from depression varies for each individual. Treatments for Depression are available with experienced professional psychologists. First of all, we need to know what is depression? In a layman’s

Frequently, I am asked if there is any cure for depression without the intervention of a doctor. Fortunately, depression is curable. In case the individual is suffering from a mild case of depression they can take steps to address it themselves. Addressing you depression by yourself requires a lot of will power and mental strength.

Depression is a serious but common illness that impacts the way you feel, how you think and how you behave.  Rather, the good news is that depression is curable, and in most likelihood it can be treated without medication. Counseling with a qualified psychologist, will empower you with behavior modification techniques to end depression. Furthermore,

When I think of a group prayer the first image that comes to my mind is of Muslim men kneeling with their foreheads touching the ground. Prayers need not be in a group they can be your one-on-one conversation with God. A prayer need not be done in a temple or church, but can be

To be truly happy, you need to forgive yourself. Hence, A person who doesn’t forgive themselves continues to live in the past. (It is important to Forgive yourself) “Forgive yourself for your faults and your mistakes and move on.” ~ Les Brown (Motivational Speaker) According to Deepak Chopra, a person has 70,000 thoughts a day,

The book “A course in Miracles” devotes an entire lesson on forgiveness.  A Course in Miracles is one of the finest, if not the finest book on spirituality in recent times from the Western world. Forgiveness is the key to happiness. Forgiveness has been over the centuries considered to be a spiritual concept, taught in

Change is Sudden Everybody is concerned about the overnight action making high value currency invalid across India. Nobody saw it coming; or was prepared; or had even any idea of its happening. But there is something else which we know will surely come, but are not sure when, where and how –  that is death.

Cutting, is also know as self harm, or self injury, it is an intentional injury to oneself without the intention of suicide. The most common type of self harm is cutting of arms with sharp blades, knife or other instruments.  Other types of self harm are burning oneself (typically with cigarette butts), banging the head

What are drugs? A drug is any substance other than food, that when inhaled, injected, smoked, consumed, absorbed via a patch on the skin or dissolved under the tongue causes a physiological change in the body. and its side effects also harmful fo body.There are multiple reasons why your teenager may experiment and subsequently get

The first thing to remember is, that there are multiple reasons why your teenager may experiment and subsequently get addicted to the illegal use of drugs (to learn more click here). To be clear, a drug is any substance other than food, that when inhaled, injected, smoked, consumed, absorbed via a patch on the skin or

One of the biggest fears of any parent is if their teenager falls into the trap of doing drugs.so firstly found why your teenager doing druges  But, unfortunately, drugs are available very easily, and as we all know that children like to experiment. Hence, the easy availability of drugs is creating an opportunity for teens

Baking is a known stress buster, and it leads to happiness. Kneading the dough, measuring the sugar and the milk, the butter and the eggs diverts the mind from the thoughts that make you unhappy. The aroma of freshly baked cakes and loaves of bread uplifts the spirits.  As an experiment, bake a cake today and

What makes you happy? Having fun? Spending time with friends? Delicious food? Making Money? Your emotions is very important and Psychologists have scientifically proven that one of the greatest contributors to your happiness is the gratitude that you show! “Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you

We are aware of the religious significance of celebrating Diwali.   Diwali is a celebration of the return of Ram, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshman after defeating Ravan and returning home after an exile of fourteen years. The Diyas are lit to illuminate the path for Lord Ram and to signify the triumph of

We keep hearing about the Attitude of Gratitude, but what does it mean, and what is an Attitude of Gratitude? Attitude of Gratitude simply means “making it a habit to express thankfulness and appreciation in all parts of your life, on a regular basis, for both the big and small things”. The most important question

First of all, people fake depression because it allows them to gain sympathy, compliments, pity, attention and many other monetary and non-monetary gains. Wives fake depression due to the fact that they believe it will get a piece of jewelry, girls till they get their personal car, or an agreement from their parents to marry

When it comes to talking about sex we often shy away, but it is important that we give importance to these problems as they often are indicators of a more serious issue. One reason for the lack of intimacy is impotence, which is the inability to have an erection, which is firm enough to engage in

A lot of times, people don’t know how to fully enjoy festivals. Instead of enjoying the festival season they wallow in self pity, envy, and dip into depression. Given below are seven things that you can do to enjoy the festival more: Diwali Festival – Dr Prerna Kohli India’s Best Psychologist   Invite people to

The gut leads to happiness, young and old are rushing to acquire a six pack. Apparently, a six-pack abdomen today is the sign of health and vitality. Thus, young men and women spend hours each day in the gym building those six pack abs. So, I assume if they have such beautiful washboard six packs

Diwali, as we all know is the Hindu festival of lights, it occurs during the months of October and November. Thus, Diwali is associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, and marks the beginning of the financial year in India. Hence, for most Hindus, Diwali is a period of festivities and joy and happiness. Thus,

As parents we expect our children to perform brilliantly in school. But most of child  not doing well in school. if your child performing poorly in school. Then It is important to remember this quote: “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live

A common management term is FIFO, which means First In, First Out. This term simply means that the item which comes first must go first. This term is also applicable to human beings, to maintain the equilibrium that those who are born first should also die first. When this order of nature is broken, it leads

When your spouse dies your life changes immensely. Thus, you are in a state of mourning and grieving feeling the sorrow of this loss. You may feel shocked, numb and fearful. This is a misnomer among people that if the death of the spouse is after a prolonged illness there is ample time to say

Every human being from time to time will feel low; it is important to be able to distinguish between depression and a feeling low. Hence, It is very important to understand what depression is and when to seek skilled professional guidance. What is depression?  Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity

There are six Ayurveda supplements that I have introduced into my diet over the last several years, and I find them extremely useful, hence, I strongly recommend you add them to your diet also. I will also give suggested dosages but recommend that you consult your own Ayurveda doctor if you have any questions. These are Over

Bully Mother-in-Law? There is a probability that your husband’s beloved mother is a bully. Unfortunately, if this is the case then it is your misfortune. You may observe that your bully mother-in-law resents you, and as a result of that, in covert or not so coveted fashion she will do everything possible to make your

Children who are bullies often grow up to be adults who are bullies. Unfortunately, spouses who are bullies make marriage very difficult and the other spouse suffers from emotional and psychological scars. Firstly, Bullies come in all ages and sizes. Thus, if your neighbour, boss or colleague at work is a bully, then you can

Whoever thought that bullying was a childhood problem and as children grow up to be adults bullying ends, was extremely naive. Bullies come in all ages and sizes. If your neighbour or colleague at work is a bully, then you can learn to avoid them. But if your boss is bullying your career can have

  As a parent, your first instinct upon learning that your child is being bullied is going to be paternal where you want to fix the bully. Thus, Bullying is an unacceptable behavior among children. Also, Bullying is the use of force, coercion, threats, intimidation or aggressive behavior to dominate or subjugate others.   The most

Bullying in society is a menace, and as a parent, it is important to monitor and recognize if your child is being bullied in school or other social settings. Such as the playground, tuition center, or in any other places. Bullying is an unacceptable behavior among children. So, Bullying is the use of force, coercion, threats,

Ubuntu for Happiness! “Ubuntu is a philosophy that considers the success of the group above that of the individual.” Stephen Lundin South African author and environmentalist Boyd Varty articulate the South African concept of Ubuntu as “Ubuntu: I am because of you.” Or, “people are not people without other people. It’s not a new idea or value but

Bullying is an unacceptable behaviour among children.if your Child is a Bully, we have solution.  Thus, Bullying is the use of force, coercion, threats, intimidation or aggressive behaviour to dominate or subjugate others. Many parents tend to either ignore if their child is a bully or in the extreme case encourage their child to be

In this day to day hustle of life, we tend to ignore other people around us or be dismissive about their emotions and feelings. So, If someone around is feeling low, depressed we tend to believe that they deserved it, or their own actions and poor judgment put them in that situation. Empathy is defined

Social anxiety /social interaction is the fear of being in public places, to worry about what people will think of the clothes you are wear or what to say when you meet someone new. Typically people worry about things that the other party don’t even find important. The good thing is that Social Anxiety is

Some people suffer from the irrational fear of heights. Technically it is called Acrophobia, it is an irrational fear or phobia of heights,  even when one is not very high up. Everyone has a certain degree of fear when at a height; this is known as the fear of falling. But, it is acceptable to

Does it worry you that a metal tube, filled with highly inflammable fuel and hundreds of people is hurling through the skies? Does this fear prevent you from stepping on an aeroplane? Or does it create extreme anxiety and fear in your mind when your loved ones are riding them? How at 10,000 meters above

 Hakuna Matata, what a wonderful phrase Hakuna Matata, ain’t no passing craze It means no worries for the rest of your days, yeah, sing it, kid It’s our problem-free philosophy, Hakuna Matata Hakuna Matata Hakuna Matata The “The Lion King” a Walt Disney production it  is a Swahili phrase that literally translates into English as

Not only does divorce impact your personal life, your standing in society, it can also have serious repercussions on your work life, and your performance in the office. Divorce Counseling with Dr. Prerna Kohli It seems like, divorce can have a direct impact on your salary, your increments, and bonuses. Your job performance will suffer and

If you are working, then be you will suffer from work-related stress time to time. Below are seven sure shot ways to manage stress at the office. Eat well, sleep well: You must have heard this a hundred times from your mother, but it is important. Get enough sleep whatever your body requires, six or

In my private practice I have had the opportunity of meeting and counseling many startup founders. Some of them have been boot strapped, others have raised one round of funding and some of them have raised multiple rounds of funding.  In my experience these are the following reasons why a startup founder needs to meet

Keep a pet, if you already own a pet spend time with it! Owning a pet, especially a dog is the happiest being you can have. They become the happiest being when you return home from work, school or even a few minutes walk outside. They exhibit pure and selfless love, and they become the

In certain marriages divorce is inevitable; hence many times parents continue to linger in an unhealthy marriage for the sake of the children, which is never good. But, Children are excellent observers. They notice and can see the underlying tension and conflict of their parents. It has a psychological impact on their well-being. Given below

In my private practice as a Psychologist and a Marriage Counselor; I find that at times couples will come in for marriage counselling when it’s too late. As soon as you feel that there are problems in your marriage; it is a good time to have a counselling session. As the saying says “A stitch

Every marriage young or old tends to become a little stale and boring with time, the reasons generally are the day to day pressures of work and other social obligations, and the romance in your marriage get’s pushed to the back ground. Thus, Here are seven tips that I feel that can add spice to

I believe that every couple who wishes to get married needs to undergo Pre-Marriage Counselling Below are the top seven reasons why you should undergo Pre-Martial Counseling prior to getting married. High Expectations: Both partners have a mismatched expectation of what marriage is, or how much they need to accommodate the other. So, a psychologist

Above all, every married couple desires to have a healthy marriage, but don’t know how. Thus, Here are 7 tips you can use to improve your marriage and make it healthy: Spend Time with Each Other:  First and foremost too many times couples are caught up in their day to day routine and work pressures

People tend to throw the “D” word around carelessly; young couples, midlife, as well as older couples rapidly give divorce to each other in urban India. Thus, here are seven things that are rarely discussed about divorce, and the divorcees learn about them the hard way. Divorce feels a bit like death; You are not

Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.”  ― John Lennon Psychologist Robert Zajnoc has published one of the most significant scientific papers correlating happiness with smiling, in his experiment subjects were made to repeatedly repeat the vowel “E” and “U”. Enunciating the vowel E stretches the lips toward the

Every parent dreads the school morning tantrums, the fake stomach ache, the unhappiness, the tears and the desire of the child not wanting to go to school. This disturbs the entire family schedule and leads to anger and unpleasantness first thing in the morning. Below are seven tips to make your child go to school happily.

Parents frequently shy away from getting a pet, especially a dog for their child. Thus, here are the 7 reasons why your child needs a pet. Pets are a source of comfort Pets also provide a valuable means of social interaction Pets improve your health, hence increasing your immunity levels Pets are good for children

An important thing to remember is the difference between a good learner and a good student. A good student will excel in school by getting all “A”s, but a better learner will excel in life. Talk to your child, Discuss what you read in the newspaper, things you see in day to day life. Keep

Children get labelled as being shy, as you understand the term and what it means, there is nothing wrong with being shy child. Parents worry that shyness can be a characteristic of children who have low self-esteem, this is not necessarily true. Shyness is the feeling of apprehension, lack of comfort, or awkwardness especially when

These are a few of the signs that a child may have a psychological condition / mental health concern: Unexplained weight loss: Lack of desire to eat, loss of appetite, vomiting as well as, use of laxatives this is the signs that your child in mental illness Difficulty in concentrating: The inability to sit still or

There are two common ways of treating mental health conditions in children: Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy, also frequently known as talk therapy or as behaviour therapy, is a practice by psychologists and/or counsellors. During psychotherapy, the psychologist focuses the conversations with the child. Through the conversation, the psychologist understands the mental condition of the child. The focus is on

Not surprisingly, children can be affected by all the mental health conditions that adults are affected by. Thus, the only difference is that children display/express these conditions differently. For example, depressed adults show sadness while depressed children show irritability. Children are known to also experience a spectrum of mental health issues such as: Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia

Every parent’s desire is to raise children who grow up to be healthy, loving, and confident adults. The right seeds need to be planted early enough in life, so as to avoid emotionally unbalanced adults. I believe, that these seven rules of raising healthy children will  defininately result in well balanced adults. Allow freedom of information.

  Never estimate the power of smell to make you happy. That bottle of perfume or cologne that you are saving for special occasions needs to be used every day. Remember that even perfumes have an expiry, with time, they lose their fragrance, it is much better to use it on a daily basis than

Divorce Counselling “When I let go of what I am, I  become what I might be.” – Lao Tzu   A generation ago, the word divorce would be considered to be a big no-no. In the Indian context, there were very few divorces that took place. In most instances, the couple continued to live together

Mindfulness or meditation is one of the easiest ways of embarking successfully on your journey to happiness. Meditation is so simple to do, and so relaxing for the mind and soul. You start by meditating for ten minutes a day. Then, the goal is to extend it to 20 minutes twice a day. Over and

Chanting for Happiness? There is a magical importance to chanting or reciting a Hindu mantra 108 times. There are various different types of mantras in Hinduism, there are some that are specifically for happiness. The Gayatri  mantra is one of the most important mantras for Hindus, and if chanted 108 times each day is said

Get up and exercise, depending upon your level of fitness start to exercise.  I am not advising you to start running a marathon. That takes months and years of practice, but a simple exercise such as walking. Many neighbourhoods have what are called walking clubs. Where a group of people get together over the weekend

As India celebrates it’s Republic Day on January 26, there is a feeling of joy and happiness in the air. Yet there are many cynical individuals who complain about the fact that after so many years of independence, India continues to struggle with corruption, low life expectancy, illiteracy and other problems. Like many other families,

Psychological Benefits of Exercise is the value of exercise on the body is well known, you can lose weight, or if you so desire you can gain weight, you lose fat, you can gain muscle, and your body appears to look fitter and healthier, earning you admiration and attention. What is not well known is

Coffee Keeps Mental Problems Away. Whoever said that coffee is not good for you was completely wrong. Coffee is a key to happiness.  Everyone remembers their first cup of coffee. It was bitter, scalding hot and the cause of a sleepless night. But after that a lifelong habit. Coffee keeps mental problems away and drinkers

A lot of people may hear you, but there would be few who would listen. The hearing is kind of a technical process. Listening, on the other hand, is being receptive to other person’s word and being in sync with their emotions as well. When you are a good listener, it propagates visceral cohesion. You

Diagnosing Depression First of all, there are exams and tests which can help rule out other problems that could be causing your symptoms, pinpoint a diagnosis and check for any related complications: Diagnosing Depression by Physical exam. Your doctor may do a physical exam and ask questions about your health. In some cases, depression may be

The 5 golden rules of good talking are: Convey messages in a clear and effective manner: This should go without saying. If you are going to say anything at all, then it should be as clear and as concise as possible. If people get the feeling that you or your message are confused or that you

Inevitably every living being will die; and when humans are in the sunset of their life, and sitting on their death bed, there is a sense of depression, regret and feeling that many desires and ambitions have been unfilled. Our life is full of choices, and many of them come with uncertainty as well as a

Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety and helps avoid Depression lack of sleep. The way you feel while you’re awake depends in part on what happens while you’re