Six ways reading can improve your mental health

Six ways reading can improve your mental health

Book lovers have vouched for the immense benefits of reading for centuries, but nothing seems convincing to those who find reading to be a chore. After learning about the scientific advantages of reading for mental health, whether you don’t read or find reading to be a chore, you’ll realize the benefits. Here are six ways … Read more

Sexual and mental health remain tight-lipped conversations

Sexual and mental health remain tight-lipped conversations

<!–Uday Deb–> A couple’s ’emotional’ relationship and their ‘sexual’ relationship are interdependent and often strongly influence each other. Thus, a healthy sexual relationship enriches the couple’s bond and can improve their quality of life. It can also help provide a sense of physical, psychological, and social well-being. However, there is a growing crisis of rising … Read more

Queer perspectives in mental health- How can mental health practitioners be queer affirmative

Queer perspectives in mental health- How can mental health practitioners be queer affirmative

<!–Uday Deb–> The conversations around Queer Perspectives on Mental Health are an important moment of recognition in the history of Psy disciplines alongside Mad Pride, deinstitutionalization, and other survivor-based movements. It is an opportunity to undo the damage of the past and get on the path of seeing how social inequality impacts mental health. That … Read more

Mental health sensitisation in schools to promote well-being, inclusivity and acceptance

Mental health sensitisation in schools to promote well-being, inclusivity and acceptance

<!–Uday Deb–> A high school teacher notices that a student who has generally been a good student has begun to slack off. He is skipping assignments, doesn’t seem to care about his appearance anymore, and has stopped interacting and responding much in the classroom. He’s sometimes sullen and doesn’t talk much, and when he does … Read more

The growing need to address mental health issues amongst people above 60 in India

Queer perspectives in mental health- How can mental health practitioners be queer affirmative

<!–Uday Deb–> India’s rapid economic development has brought great prosperity, much of which was achieved through the sacrifice and hard work of a generation now retiring. Their dedication meant leading a busy life with very little time for themselves. Bigger dreams have meant sending children to distant places in India or abroad, so that the … Read more

Revolutionizing mental health with tech

Queer perspectives in mental health- How can mental health practitioners be queer affirmative

<!–Uday Deb–> For a long time, the discussion of mental health and mental illness was swept under the rug, only to surface in hushed conversations with many stigmas attached. In recent years, the picture has changed slightly. From celebrities coming out to speak out about their mental health struggles to influencers sparking conversation on social … Read more

Importance of including Mental Health counselling as a Cancer treatment Protocol

Queer perspectives in mental health- How can mental health practitioners be queer affirmative

<!–Uday Deb–> Cancer permeates every aspect of a patient’s life, with different stages causing various symptoms and side effects that are both physical and emotional. This, in turn, also affects the psychological well-being of relatives/close friends of cancer patients, including their carers. While primary care doctors and oncologists handle the physical aspects of a patient, … Read more