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All of us can have negative thoughts at some point in our life, but these can become annoying or troublesome when we encounter them more often. Usually these negative thoughts are automatically generated and they don’t come with a stop button. These negative automatic thoughts can increase during a time of a crisis or emotional … Read more
It can be quite disturbing having forbidden thoughts and images about family members and that too when it is something out of your control. A very common theme of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is Sexual Obsessions. Due to its secretive and shameful nature people usually do not disclose it like any other mental illness. The happy … Read more
Mental illness is real: As a mental health professional many a times I have come across families who chose to believe that there is no such thing as mental illness, and these families are the ones who are well educated. They simply state that their patient is probably faking it or overreacting! This is very … Read more
Mental health is a state of complete well being, and in order to maintain it, we have to put in efforts. There are various ways to improve mental health and similarly there are warning signs of deteriorating mental health too. Mental health illnesses/Psychiatric disorders do not occur abruptly in any person, there are anticipating signs … Read more
In order to lead a fulfilling life it is important that we practice certain activities that can help us improve our overall mental health. A healthy mind can help us achieve our life goals and sustain social, occupational and interpersonal relationships. Here are few tips for managing our mental health: Releasing our emotions: emotional expression … Read more