READ Starting therapy is winning one battle — a significant one, but only one. We win the rest through slow, gradual effort, setbacks, and progress. But just because therapy works slowly does not prevent us from having and celebrating the small wins along the way. After all, our successes are a sign of growth as …
READ Work is a pivotal part of life – many of us spend as much or more time with colleagues as we do with our families. This means our work lives are affected as much or more by any mental health struggles as our home life is. But the decision to talk about these struggles …
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READ Stress is so common that we’ve all stopped paying attention to it – it’s just our status quo. But Stress, especially when long-term, intense, or both, is strongly and intricately linked to mental health and can have a profound effect. Stress can increase the risk of developing burnout, anxiety, depression, and even physical health …
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READ A common misconception about mental health care is its framing as treatment people receive for a mental illness. This is an outdated idea. Some people with no mental illness may have mood fluctuations or worries strong enough or persistent enough to disrupt their typical daily lives. In a similar vein, people suffering from diagnosed …
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Should you see a psychiatrist or a psychologist? And what’s a counsellor?
The misuse of mental health terms invalidates the experience of people who struggle and adds to the stigma they already experience.
READ Starting therapy is always a great first step toward healing and growth. So, give yourself the credit for taking this crucial step, and for prioritizing your psychological well-being! Despite the initial anxiety a lot of us face, the first therapy session lays the foundation for self-discovery and emotional well-being. In this blog, we …
READ The word Therapy continues to evoke a flurry of emotions, numerous misconceptions, and unanswered questions in our minds. Let’s simplify it. “I do not need therapy; I can manage my issues by myself” “I am not a mentally ill person, so why should I seek therapy?” “Therapy is just a pricey …
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READ Mitsu is a guided self-therapy app for anyone feeling anxious or depressed. We are working towards closing India’s mental healthcare gap. In India, mental health disorders are quite common. A 2020 study published in The Lancet estimated that about one in every seven Indians are living with a mental health disorder. The lifetime prevalence …
