Money is far more than just a means to buy things – it carries deep emotional, psychological and social significance. Yet, many of us rarely stop to reflect on why we think, feel, or behave a certain way around money. The truth is, much of our adult relationship with money is influenced by the experiences […]
– Growing Older, Growing Wiser… But Not Alone – The launch of ‘The Mental Health Care Fund for Parsi Irani Zoroastrians’ by the WZO Trust Funds, marks a significant and timely step for our community. For years, mental health has existed as a quiet, uncomfortable undercurrent, spoken of in hushed tones, often dismissed, and addressed […]
Rethinking when we ask for help and why it doesn’t have to begin with a crisis… The launch of the ‘Mental Health Care Fund for Parsi Irani Zoroastrians’ by WZO Trust Funds marks a timely and important step for the community. Mental health has long remained an unspoken concern, often overlooked until crisis. The need, […]
The launch of ‘The Mental Health Care Fund for Parsi Irani Zoroastrians’ by the WZO Trust Funds is a much-needed timely and significant important step for our community. Mental health has long remained an unspoken concern, often addressed only in moments of crisis, despite a growing need. This initiative stands out for its focus on […]
Two years ago, I said goodbye to my 10-year-old German Shepherd, Dexter. I’ve worked with patients navigating cancer, grief, burnout, anxiety and loss. I understand attachment theory, neurobiology, trauma responses. I can explain oxytocin pathways and vagal regulation. But nothing prepared me for how quiet the house would feel without him. Dexter wasn’t “just a […]
– Understanding When Holding On Hurts More Than Letting Go – We’ve all been there… replaying a heated argument with a family member during a festival gathering, nursing the pain of a friend’s betrayal, or carrying the weight of old wounds that refuse to heal. Countless individuals have struggled with a question that’s deeply personal […]
In the intricate dance of relationships, effective communication serves as the music that guides our steps, the language that binds our hearts, and the compass that navigates our journey together. As a clinical psychologist, I’ve come to appreciate the profound impact of communication on relationships. It’s the bridge that carries love, understanding, and respect, and […]
I’ll never forget the young woman who sat across from me last month, scrolling through Instagram while tears streamed down her face. “I know it’s stupid,” she said, “but I can’t stop checking if people liked my post.” She wasn’t alone. In my years of practice, I’ve watched this pattern repeat itself across ages, professions […]
As a clinical psychologist who has worked closely with individuals across all stages of life, I’ve come to understand that aging is far more than a physical journey, it is an emotional one too. Within the Parsi community, where our numbers are already few and steadily declining, these emotional challenges often feel amplified, particularly for […]
As we observe World Mental Health Day on 10th October this year, I write this with both professional insight and deep respect for our vibrant Parsi community. In my years of clinical practice, I’ve had the privilege of working with many members of our community, and I’ve witnessed first-hand the quiet struggles that too many […]
Unrequited love, the experience of loving someone who doesn’t feel the same way, is a universal emotional challenge. It’s when one person develops romantic feelings for someone who doesn’t return the sentiment. It can evoke a deep sense of longing, heartache and confusion. While it may seem romantic to pine for someone from afar, unrequited […]