Mental Health

While social media has come with its many benefits, along have also come some pitfalls. Addiction, cyberbullying, and other mental health issues emerging out of excessive social media usage have come into the limelight numerous times. This article talks about seven apps that students can use to monitor their social media usage.

While teenage itself brings a whirlpool of physical and emotional changes for a person, some teenagers might additionally be put through the uncomfortable process of recovering (emotionally and mentally) from a childhood medical trauma. This article shares tips that parents could use to help their teenage children to facilitate smoother and faster healing and recovery of the latter.

We are social creatures by design, and being alone does not come naturally to us. However, when the need arises for long periods of solitude, one does not have to bear it dully or begrudgingly. It is good to know how to be alone and happy at the same time. This article goes through a few tips and suggestions to help you learn how to be happy in life alone and how to make your alone time a time of fulfilment and growth

Attraction is a natural and normal part of human development. In this article, we will talk about how teenagers can handle feelings of attraction effectively. Understanding attraction and how to manage it can help you develop healthy relationships and build strong emotional connections that will serve you well throughout your lives.

It is common for people these days to use names of mental health conditions casually, in everyday conversations. For instance, “I’m so depressed about my results!”, or “She is so OCD about her desk!”. Using mental health language casually brings several hidden implications, which is why it should be avoided. This article talks in-depth about why and how mental health language should be used more mindfully. 

When a lifestyle change requires significant adjustments to our routines and habits, it can be overwhelming and stressful. We can move towards our objectives without feeling overwhelmed by breaking the changes down into doable, small steps. This article shares strategies one can use to make significant life transitions less difficult and more manageable.

This article explores several crucial factors to consider before having a conversation about mental health with a loved one. It further offers several essential tips that can help facilitate effective and comfortable conversations about mental health, thereby ensuring clarity for everyone involved.

This article examines defence mechanisms and coping strategies we use, and how to recognise and adapt them productively. It highlights the most common but counterproductive defences and coping behaviours, and outlines the mechanisms and behaviours we should develop. 

Counselling offers individuals a valuable opportunity to receive guidance and support while navigating life's difficulties. This article examines some critical issues that you can address with your counsellor to maximise the benefits of your counselling experience and  highlights important considerations to keep in mind before starting your counselling journey.