Have you ever gone through a difficult situation in the past and have felt the need to get over it? But even after trying hard to “let it go”, you have found yourself struggling and the thoughts keep coming back to you; it’s almost impossible to shake this feeling. This means you might be suffering … Continue reading “Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its impact on mental health”
Do you know what Earnest Hemmingway, an American journalist, and novelist; Vincent Van Gogh, a famous and influential Dutch painter of 19th century; Winston Churchill, the British Prime-minister in early 20th century; Catherine Zeta-Jones, a known Hollywood star, and Yo Yo Honey Singh, an Indian Pop singer have in common? They have all been either … Continue reading “Understanding People with Bipolar Disorder”
In today’s time of information overload, it is difficult not to feel overwhelmed. Feeling overwhelmed means feeling weighed down by intense pressure, negative thoughts, and stress. Sometimes it passes on its own, but sometimes it leads to chronic stress and inability to cope. All of us at some point, need help with managing feeling overwhelmed. Learn … Continue reading “How to manage the feeling of being overwhelmed”
Understanding Grief Loss is an integral part of life, be it of someone we love or something that is of immense value to us. Grief is a normal and natural reaction to any type of loss. Everyone experiences grief irrespective of age, gender, culture or religion, however, its expression may vary from person to person. … Continue reading “Stages Of Grief And How To Cope”
As we grow up, our parents gradually teach us how to take care for ourselves to some extent. However, self-care, and knowing when and how to seek help or support is also something that’s integral to our lives. Unfortunately, self-care is not exactly seen as something that is equivalent to physical wellbeing. We’re rarely told … Continue reading “Do I need therapy? 8 signs you may want to start therapy”
Remember how years ago substance use was called ‘addiction’? The World Health Organization concluded in 1964 that the term ‘addiction’ was not a scientific term and substituted it with “drug dependence’. According to the WHO, the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive (any substance affecting the mind) substances can lead to a dependence syndrome (which … Continue reading “Substance use treatment: Cognitive behavioural therapy and other options”
According to Merriam Webster, self-harm is “the act of purposely hurting oneself (as by cutting or burning the skin) as an emotional coping mechanism.” Although not suicidal in nature, self-harm is a way to cope with life stressors and unwanted painful emotions. It works as a distraction and helps instill a sense of calm for … Continue reading “Coping with Self-Harm”
Of the many of nature’s miracles, one of them is definitely the ability to procreate. For some women, it defines the essence of womanhood, for others it may be a natural transition in an intimate relationship. For men, it indicates their ability to carry their lineage forward. In many parts of the world, couples may … Continue reading “Emotional Costs of Infertility”
Paul Collins, author of the book “Not Even Wrong: A Father’s Journey into the Long History of Autism” said – “Autists are the ultimate square pegs, and the problem with pounding a square peg into a round hole is not that the hammering is hard work. It’s that you’re destroying the peg.” Having a child … Continue reading “Autism and Mental Health”
📝 All articles on Wysa are reviewed by mental healthcare professionals before publication, who check that the content is thorough and accurate, and references the latest evidence-based research. Learn more. “Boys are not supposed to cry.” “Crying is weak.” “Stop being so emotional.” From a young age, many boys hear these statements around them. They are often taught … Continue reading “Men and mental health stigma: Why do men choose to suffer in silence?”
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