#MentalHealth Tag

As India continues to develop, it is also experiencing a significant increase in chronic diseases. “The World Health Organization (WHO) has predicted that by 2030, 70% of deaths in India will be due to chronic diseases.” Additionally, “poor mental health amongst employees is costing Indian employers around Rs 1.1 lakh crore ($14 billion) per year due to absenteeism,...

We are all familiar with the feeling of discomfort and nervousness in some social situations. Whether it be clamming up while meeting someone new, walking into a room full of strangers, or public speaking. These experiences aren’t really thrilling for anyone, but most people can get through them. However, if one experiences social anxiety, also commonly referred to as “social phobia”, the...

The word affirmation comes from the Latin affirmare, meaning “to make steady, strengthen.” Every day, in our own lives, affirmations can do just that: strengthen us. Affirmations refer to the practice of positive thinking and self-empowerment– fostering a belief that a positive mental attitude will achieve success in anything. They are designed to motivate and encourage. When these brief...

In psychology, emotional safety refers to an emotional state achieved in attachment relationships wherein each individual is open and vulnerable. It means that you believe your partner cares about your own emotional experience and vice versa. We feel comfortable sharing our hopes, fears, vulnerabilities and pain with our partner, because we trust that our partner will tend to these emotions...

Cluttered Thoughts? Try Journaling! “Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart” –William Wordsworth. Journaling is merely penning down one’s thoughts and feelings to help understand them more clearly. If you struggle with stress, anxiety, or depression, keeping a journal can be a great idea. It can help you gain control of your emotions and significantly improve your mental health....

“A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.” – Mark Twain Often, office-goers struggle to start working every morning. Even working from home might seem like an extremely difficult task, much like a challenge. Many people are dealing with unclear job expectations. At times, work can feel monotonous, leading to feelings of disinterest and impatience. Experiencing such stress...

As the second wave of Covid-19 subsides in India and we start gearing up for the next wave, the most worrying news being circulated around has been the susceptibility of children to the third wave of the pandemic. As parents, we’re all worried. While children have been the epitome of resilience and adaptability. Online learning, lack of access to public parks, indoor activities have changed...

Managers are the first/single point of contact for most employees, and hence have an added responsibility to watch out for the physical and emotional wellness of their team members. With work from home and hybrid models of woking over the past 2 years, it has become even more difficult to see and gauge what a person may be facing and the nerve-wracking uncertainty unleashed by the pandemic....

There are millions of people today who are reeling under the repercussions of the pandemic but have to silently suffer through it.  Women in general, and particularly those working from home who have been cut off from support systems of maids, nannies, and caregivers are physically and mentally drained. Everyone is going through a gamut of emotions ranging from anger to despair. It is...

Managing relationships at work are an aspect one cannot ignore. Building positive relationships at the workplace is vital for a successful career. Relationships at the workplace can have a positive or negative impact on job satisfaction and productivity. Positive work relations make employees more comfortable and less intimidated by others, thereby becoming a source of energy. Since building...