– When One Thing Goes Wrong, Everything Goes Wrong! – We’ve all had one of those days when it felt like nothing went right. You spill your coffee in the morning, get stuck in traffic, and then find out you missed an important meeting at work. One small mishap snow-balls into a series of unfortunate […]
Mental health is so much more than what goes on inside our heads. It’s also about what’s happening in our bodies. This mind-body connection plays a critical role in how we experience and manage our emotions. One of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of this connection is our posture. How we stand, sit, and […]
Cultivating Healthy Relationship Dynamics We often hear the word ‘boundaries’ and usually allocate a negative understanding of it, by imagining walls or borders that separate us from others. Boundaries are an important ingredient in healthy, balanced relationships. They play a crucial role in maintaining your identity, mental health and physical well-being. Boundaries can include restrictions on […]
In keeping with World Mental Health Day on 10th October, let’s shine a spotlight on an often-overlooked issue in the professional realm – mental health in the workplace. While productivity, deadlines and performance are commonly emphasized, mental well-being is a foundational aspect that directly influences these outcomes. Mental well-being is as vital for personal fulfilment […]
Imagine a crush magnified to the point where it dominates your thoughts, emotions, and even your daily life. The experience goes beyond simple infatuation or love, it involves obsessive thinking, emotional dependency, and a profound longing for reciprocation. This phenomenon is called Limerence. The term ‘Limerence’, introduced by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in the 1970s, describes […]
WAPIZ Launches A Fund For Treatment Of Mental Illnesses- In my two decades of community service, I have come across many issues faced by our community members – be it poverty, medical issues, dysfunctional families, old age related problems, children not looking after aged parents, loneliness, divorce, domestic violence, drug abuse etc etc. But in […]
Psychologist Mehezabin Dordi practices at the Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, where she assesses, formulates and implements comprehensive therapeutic interventions for patients with psychological / psychiatric problems, and others. Everyone seeks happiness but each one of us defines it differently – in terms of what it is that gives us joy, satisfaction, contentment, and […]
In the complex landscape of modern relationships, love bombing has emerged as a term and phenomenon that captures the attention of both, psychologists and the general public. So, what is Love Bombing? Love bombing is a manipulative tactic often used in the early stages of a relationship. It involves overwhelming someone with excessive attention, affection, […]
Attachment refers to the deep emotional bond that forms between an infant and their primary caregiver, typically their parent or guardian. This bond plays a crucial role in the child’s social and emotional development, influencing their sense of security, self-esteem,and ability to form healthy relationships later in life. In psychology, the term, ‘attachment theory’ refers […]
In a world that often prioritizes physical health and external achievements, it’s easy to overlook the importance of mental well-being. However, mental health is not just a fleeting concern – it’s a crucial aspect of our overall health and quality of life that deserves attention every day of the year. As we embark on the […]
Digital burnout refers to the state of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion caused by excessive use of digital devices and technology. The modern plague of our interconnected world, digital burnout is a relentless wave of exhaustion and overwhelming stress stemming from the constant bombardment of digital devices and platforms. Its characteristics include feeling overwhelmed by […]