Understanding Event Burnout: Beyond Exhaustion and Towards Healing
Burnout is not a medical condition but is recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the ICD-11as an occupational phenomenon. It occurs when chronic workplace stress remains unmanaged, leading to exhaustion, mental detachment, and reduced productivity.
The Hidden Cost of Overwork: Protecting Mental Health in the Workplace
Work dedication is often celebrated, but when commitment slips into overwork, the impact can be devastating. Overwork goes beyond putting in extra effort-it’s about consistently working beyond one’s capacity without rest or recovery.
Understanding Youth Violence: Risk, Roots and Pathways to Healing
Violence and aggression are not random traits; they are deeply embedded in human evolution as mechanisms of self-protection. However, when these emotions go unchecked, they can manifest as harmful behaviours, particularly among adolescents.
Why Am I Still Unemployed?
There’s a common job-hunting adage: “Expect one month of search for every Rs:10,000/$10,000 of your annual salary”. While that may sound reasonable, what if months have gone by, and you are still unemployed? Is it your fault? Or is the system more complex than it appears?
Feelings are not Facts: Understanding the Emotional Compass
As Dale Carnegie insightfully put it, “You are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion”. Human beings are driven by feelings- powerful, nuanced, and deeply subjective.
The Expectation Trap: Why Letting Go isn’t Always the Answer
Expectations are the belief that something specific will happen. They often stem from deeply rooted emotions, especially fear and the need for control, safety, or validation.
The Silent Struggle: Understanding Postpartum Depression in Dads
When we talk about Postpartum depression (PPD), most of us immediately think of mothers. But what if we told you that fathers can also experience postpartum depression? While lesser known, paternal PPD is a real and serious concern that deserves equal attention.
The Silent Shift: When Body Positivity Blurs Health Awareness
In recent years, the global health landscape has changed dramatically. As of 2022, 1 in 8 people globally live with obesity, with adolescent obesity having quadrupled and adult obesity more than doubling since 1990.
How to Support Someone Who’s Struggling with Mental Health
When someone close to us is struggling emotionally, we often want to help, but we may not know how. Offering mental health support can be overwhelming, especially if you are unsure what to say or do.
The Life-Saving Role of Crisis Helplines in Suicide Prevention
When emotional overwhelm strikes, even the smallest gesture of support can make a life-changing difference. Crisis helplines- often referred to as hostlines or crisis lines- play a crucial role in reducing psychological distress and suicide risk.
Navigating Single Motherhood: Mental Health, Resilience & the Role of Therapy
Single mothers often walk a tightrope, balancing parenting, work, and emotional well-being without a partner to share the load. This journey can feel isolating and overwhelming, with many facing heightened stress, anxiety, or burnout.
Understanding Neurofeedback: A Window into the Brain’s Self-Regulation Potential
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity-typically via EEG, to help individuals learn to regulate their brain functions.
The Digital Shift In Adolescent Mental Health Care
Globally, one in five adolescents experiences a mental health disorder each year. Yet, due to stigma, lack of resources and limited access to services, the majority go undiagnosed and untreated.
When Patients Stay Silent: Judgment in Healthcare Can Hurt More Than Help
When we walk into a doctor’s office, we often carry more than our symptoms- we carry fear of judgment. Patients are expected to share openly, but many hold back.
The Weight We Can’t See: Unpacking Women’s Invisible Labour and Mental Load
Invisible labour refers to the cognitive and emotional work involved in managing a household, tasks that go unnoticed but are essential to daily functioning.
The Healing Power of Forgiveness: How Letting Go Can Help You Grow
Forgiveness is often misunderstood as a passive act or as reconciling with someone who has wronged us. In reality, forgiveness is an intentional choice-one that involves letting go of resentment and choosing empathy, even when justice may never be served.
The Silent Weight of “Being the Man of the House”
Traditionally, it implied authority and decision-making power. But today, it reflects more than just leadership-it’s about emotional presence, shared responsibility, and vulnerability.
Mental Health in Cinema: From Stigma to Sensitivity
Cinema has long been a powerful force in shaping societal attitudes. As a mass communication medium, it doesn’t merely reflect cultural norms but also actively constructs them.
The Soul of a Startup: The Invisible Key to Entrepreneurial Success
Every thriving start-up has something intangible, vibrant energy that founders, employees, and even customers feel deeply. This “soul” of a start-up fuels passion, inspires commitment and fosters stronger relationships.
Are Health Apps and Wearables Really Working for Everyone?
Health apps and wearables have become household names-tracking steps, reminding us to hydrate, helping us meditate, and even offering therapy prompts.