We communicate more than just words when we interact with someone, our body also has a language of its own; the way we sit, the way our hands move, our facial expressions, body posture, rhythm, everything is important while communicating. The passage of a message from the sender to the…
Domestic Violence can be described as the power misused by one adult in a relationship to control another. Domestic violence is committed by, and on, both men and women. Nevertheless, most commonly, the victims are women, especially in India. Thus, domestic violence in Indian context mostly refers to ‘domestic violence…
Domestic Violence is defined as an act of aggression that can be committed by a partner or family member. Since there is an absence of systematic data in relation to domestic violence against men, it is important to understand that both men and women are violent by nature. Both experience…
People living with anxiety, face lots of comments by people who don’t understand what it is like to live with anxiety. It is common for people to seek therapy regarding anxiety. At some point in life it affects every individual. It is considered a mental illness when the sufferers display…
Psycho-Education is the process of providing education & information to those seeking or receiving mental health services, such as people diagnosed with mental health conditions (or life-threatening/terminal illness) & their family members. Purpose Of Psycho-Education Many individuals with mental health conditions know very little or nothing about the condition they…
Taking care of people with disabilities and people who are aged is thoughtful and loving, but this experience as a caregiver can be physically and emotionally tiring. It is best to take a break at times and give yourself some time to rest and spend time doing other things you…
Care-giving can be emotionally and physically exhausting. This is a common example of why self-care for caregivers is important. While giving instructions for safety in any flight, the air-hostess tells in case of emergency, please put the oxygen mask on yourself first before assisting anyone else. Only when we help…
The pandemic has brought about changes that are affecting your sense of self. The restriction to prevent the spread has affected people in multiple ways. Some of them, being gathering among friends and family. The pandemic has had a major psychological impact because it has changed how people interact with…
Experiencing grief by losing a loved one or anyone you know closely is very personal and overwhelming. One of the most difficult things to accept is that grieving is a difficult process. The feelings associated with it also vary from person to person. If you’re dealing with grief, it is…
All developing teenagers strive for independence, long to be with their peers and look ahead to the future. Given this, how do we care for young people who aren’t supposed to hang out with their friends and whose plans have been taken away by the pandemic? Here are some strategies…