by Urveez Kakalia | Aug 11, 2021 | Mental Health Conditions & Therapies
Family issues, work stress, exam anxiety, the pressure of being accepted in society, the responsibility of being accepted by your friends, the anticipation of getting that job you wanted These are just a few of the reasons why people experience anxiety in their daily...
by Urveez Kakalia | Aug 4, 2021 | Mental Health Conditions & Therapies
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by extreme sadness and despair. The symptoms of depression can differ from person to person. Fatigue, lethargy, difficulty concentrating, and loss of interest in one’s hobbies are just a few of the symptoms of...
by Urveez Kakalia | Jul 30, 2021 | Mental Health Conditions & Therapies
The term ‘Need to Consult a Psychologist’ is one that is not often used. There is a hesitation associated with saying these words out loud. The stigma around the concept of mental health in our culture, along with the taboo of going to therapy, has gravely affected...
by Urveez Kakalia | Jul 23, 2021 | Mind, Body & Daily Functioning
We have all experienced sleep deprivation, where our minds pound as we struggle to think, our eyes cannot keep themselves open and our limbs feel too heavy to lift. The majority of the time, during this state, we instantly wish we were infants. It was the last time we...
by Urveez Kakalia | Jul 19, 2021 | Mental Health Conditions & Therapies
A psychologist and a friend lay on the two ends of a spectrum. On one end, we have friends or peers with who we surround ourselves. They make up our support system, a shoulder to cry on. Researchers believe that friendship exists within the socio-emotional realm and...