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Why Mental Health Still Feels Out of Reach for Many People
In the past few years, conversations around mental health have become more visible than ever. We see it in social media posts, workplace initiatives, school programs, and everyday language that now includes words like “boundaries,” “triggers,” and “self-care.” On the surface, it can feel like we are finally moving in the right direction. And yet, for many people, mental health support still feels distant, unavailable, but somehow not meant for them. While we traditionally und
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What Clients Don’t Say About Money in Therapy
There are conversations that happen in therapy, and then there are the ones that hover just outside it. Money often belongs to the second category. It shows up in small pauses. When clients hesitate slightly before confirming the next session, or take a break for a while without naming why. It may not be spoken about directly, but sits quietly in the background when we talk about stress, shame, guilt, burnout, family expectations, or feeling stuck. As therapists, we are train
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You Are Not Reading About AI. You Are Reading About a Mirror.
This is the most AI-esque title I could put in. It is not A, it’s B. We know some parts are redundant, some sound too formal or very unreal, and yet, it has quietly become an alternative to Google. Most searches are curiosities about ourselves, other people, or the world. You open your phone and you start typing : ‘What does pain in my neck mean?’ ‘Where should I invest my money?’ ‘Give me research articles on ....’ Millions of people are doing it. it’s not an edge case any m
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Apr 194 min read


Holding Others’ Stories: The Psychological Impact of Fieldwork
A common definition of fieldwork includes visiting communities, observing circumstances, and interacting with individuals face-to-face. But my fieldwork experience with a non-governmental organization (NGO) showed me that fieldwork is about more than just being present in the lives of others; it's also about what activates the listener. Being with fieldwork practitioners and hearing about their personal issues brought to light how highly challenging this work can be, particul
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Apr 183 min read


The Psychology of Free Will: Why Breaking Old Patterns Is Harder Than It Looks
From the moment we are born, society begins to condition us. It shapes us to fit predefined, gendered roles that uphold rigid systems and long-standing norms. What troubles us most isn’t what we inherit, but how we are taught to adapt instead of question. People treat inherited practices as sacred, even when they no longer serve anyone. We follow systems without asking who they benefit or whether they still make sense in the world we live in today. Society trains men to becom
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Apr 182 min read


Mental Health Beyond Therapy Rooms: Why Community and Faith Spaces Matter
When we talk about mental health, we often imagine therapy rooms, clinical settings, and professionals trained to listen and intervene. While these spaces are important and often life changing, they are not always where people begin their healing journey. In my experience, both as a psychology student and as someone involved in church and youth ministry, I have seen how emotional support often starts in places that are informal, familiar, and rooted in community. Some of the
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Apr 183 min read


When Anger Is a Language: Listening to What a Child Cannot Say
A clinician’s reflection Trigger warning: This blog discusses child sexual abuse in a non-graphic, professional context. All identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality. Some children walk into the therapy room carrying far more than anger or defiance. They carry experiences they do not yet have words for. This child was one of them. She came to me with significant anger and behavioural concerns like frequent outbursts, impulsivity, and difficulty regula
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Apr 183 min read


The Last Bite Syndrome: When People-Pleasing Hides a Deeper Hunger
I once had a client, let’s call him ‘Deferential’, who, when he went out for meals with friends or colleagues, would consistently leave the last piece of food untouched. The final slice of pizza. The last spoon of dessert. The remaining bite on the plate. Even when he was really hungry. No one asked him to stop. No rule was spoken. Yet, he never took it. At first glance, it was seen as politeness, good manners, consideration for others. But in therapy, we’re often shown that
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Apr 183 min read


Bridging India’s Mental Health Gaps – Harnessing Technology for a Changing LandscapeOpening: A Personal Lens
Let's talk facts. The First Gap: Stigma, Culture, and Perception Let’s acknowledge a hard reality. In India, 13-15% of adults grapple with mental disorders, depression, anxiety, substance use, yet more than 80% receive no formal care at all. It’s worse in rural India and outside major cities. For example, Mumbai enjoys more services than most of Maharashtra; Kolkata has its own legacy in psychoanalysis. Meanwhile, rural and tier-2/3 cities face critical shortages, especially
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Oct 29, 20254 min read


The Hidden Cost of the Newsfeed: Brain, Body, and Longevity Under Siege
We live in an age of nonstop media. Conflicts, mass violence, corruption scandals, disasters. They’re everywhere, all the time. Most of us are not on the front lines, yet we feel deeply affected. Why? Because our brains and bodies are wired for threat detection. Constant exposure to alarming stories keeps our threat systems switched on and that exact mechanism, when chronically activated, has real physical, mental, and even longevity costs. 1. What Happens in the Brain and B
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Oct 22, 20255 min read


Therapists, Let’s Talk: Why Dismissing Gen Z Is Dangerous
When Nepal erupted in September 2025 after the government banned 26 social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and...
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Sep 14, 20253 min read


Love Without Losing Yourself: Redefining Relationships withSelf-Respect
“Some people aren’t toxic — they’re just not meant to be in your life anymore. And that’s okay.” We’ve all heard that love requires...
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Sep 12, 20253 min read


Attending IMHS? Read this Part 4: IMHS Fuels Meaning and Growth
By bringing together professionals from across the country, IMHS is actively shaping the future of psychology in India. In a field...
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Sep 11, 20251 min read


Attending IMHS? Read this Part 3: IMHS Brings Joy and Belonging
Private practice can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be lonely. In India, where there’s no official board uniting psychologists,...
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Sep 11, 20251 min read


Attending IMHS? Read this Part 2: IMHS Opens Doors to HI Niches
IMHS is carefully designed to be a meeting ground where expertise, support, and inspiration come together to move your practice forward....
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Sep 11, 20251 min read


Attending IMHS? Read this Part 1: Saves Time for Psychologists
Imagine walking into a single venue and gaining insights from 60+ experts across multiple specialisations. From cutting‑edge psychedelic...
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Sep 11, 20251 min read


Bridging the Mental Health Treatment Gap in India: Cultural Challenges, Regulatory Frameworks, and Innovative Approaches
India faces a substantial mental health treatment gap, with around 10 percent of the population affected by common mental disorders...
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Aug 25, 20253 min read


Conscious Choices in Managing Thoughts
In one of my sessions, a client asked me: “How do I figure out that I am actually not ignoring a thought, only for it to come back later...
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Aug 24, 20253 min read


Theory Research Paper- Adlerian Therapy
Author- Khushboo Gupta Overview Individual Psychology by Alfred Adler is a comprehensive theory that seeks to explain human behaviour...
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Aug 22, 202513 min read


Importance of Building Frustration Tolerance in Children
How many times have you seen young children struggle to put on their socks, peg a toy on the board, or cry and yell when their tower of...
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Aug 22, 20255 min read
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