Articles for tag: Abnormality, Mental health, mindfulness, Normality, Psychology

Is it Okay to be Not Okay?

Introduction It’s okay to be not okay – a popular opinion nowadays isn’t it? Have you ever thought about why we want to normalize abnormality? Unknowingly, we are casualizing it by saying, ‘It’s okay’. We fail to understand that our goal is not to live with it but to become free from it. While the ...

Rewiring the Brain After Trauma: Effective Healing Techniques

Source: ChatGPT Introduction A single distressing event can alter the delicate architecture of the brain, leaving invisible scars that affect all dimensions of the survivor’s life. Trauma, in its broadest sense, refers to any experience that overwhelms an individual’s capacity to cope, leaving them feeling helpless and vulnerable.  The brain, our body’s command centre, is ...

The Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Introduction The relationship between mental health and substance abuse is closely interconnected with each other. Many individuals with untreated mental health conditions use substances like alcohol or opioids to self-medicate and alleviate their symptoms temporarily. Additionally, mental health issues such as personality disorder can lead to impulsive and risky behaviours, including substance abuse. “Mental illness ...

Childhood Trauma & Relationships: Finding Balance

Source: Deep AI Navigating the chaos of childhood trauma to find peace in emotional intimacy in adulthood. Have you ever noticed how some people, no matter how hard they try, struggle to maintain healthy relationships? Either they end up in constant conflict with their partner, or they are so consumed by their own thoughts and ...

Motion Sickness: Science and Effective Treatments

Introduction Motion sickness is a common condition, occurring due to conflicts among the senses. It happens because of the difference between actual motion and expected motion. Motion sickness disrupts  travel but can be managed effectively. Proper treatment enhances well-being and prevents accidents caused by sickness while driving. This knowledge helps you to manage motion sickness ...

Ayushi Tyagi

Mental Well-being: Building Resilience and Preventing Suicide

In a world that never seems to pause, conversations about mental well-being often fall by the wayside, buried under the pressures of daily life. Despite growing awareness, discussing emotional struggles or mental well-being still carries a sense of taboo. This silence, however, has profound consequences. Mental well-being challenges can affect anyone, irrespective of age, background, ...

Ayushi Tyagi

Stress and the Immune System: Managing Mental Health

Imagine juggling multiple deadlines, running on minimal sleep, and constantly feeling on edge. You might think stress only affects your mood, but beneath the surface, your body is waging a silent battle. Research increasingly shows that chronic stress isn’t just a mental burden—it profoundly impacts physical health. When the body remains in “fight or flight” ...

Ayushi Tyagi

Mukbang: A Feast for the Eyes or a Health Risk?

Mukbang, a South Korean phenomenon, has captured global attention, transforming from a local trend into an international sensation. In this virtual dining experience, content creators eat large quantities of food, sharing the experience with viewers in real-time. What makes Mukbang so appealing is its combination of entertainment and social interaction, offering viewers a sense of ...

AI AS THERAPISTS?

Introduction Mental Health – its journey is quite interesting, from being a stigma to becoming a flex. Once, mental health wasn’t given the importance it deserved. Now, even a toddler speaks about the stress caused by homework, demanding mental freedom. So how do we expect the bots to stay off from this campaign? The bots ...