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An Itch I Can’t Scratch: The R...
OCD isn’t about choice or preference, it’s about surviving the noise in your mind.
What Are Compulsions?
Compulsions are repetitive actions driven by anxiety and obsessions, offering temporary relief but r...
Mind Matters | Feeling strange
Feeling empty despite everything seeming fine can signal unresolved emotions or deeper issues worth...
Social Anxiety vs. Introversio...
Social anxiety is a fear-driven mental health condition, while introversion is a personality trait r...
Navigating one-sided friendshi...
If you’re always initiating, talk openly. If things don’t improve, consider stepping back.
Not Just Overthinking: The Psy...
Intrusive obsessions are treatable through CBT, mindfulness, and professional support.
Mind Matters | Outgrowing life...
Adult sibling rivalry can be managed through self-awareness, clear boundaries, and open, non-judgmen...
The Struggles of Having Anxiet...
Manage anxiety by understanding its triggers, seeking support, and using tools like therapy and mind...
When life doesn’t go as planne...
Setbacks are a part of life, but learning to process, reflect, and realign our goals can turn strugg...
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Mind Matters | Dealing with fa...
Resilience grows through self-compassion, support, and a positive mindset.
When Hard Work Hurts
The Hidden Toll of Hustle Culture on Students
Carefrontation: A better alter...
Struggling with difficult conversations? Here’s how this technique can help you address conflicts wi...
Mind Matters | Career confusio...
Career confusion is normal—explore, seek guidance, and embrace uncertainty to find your path.
Mind Matters | Unsure & worrie...
It’s normal to feel overwhelmed in your 20s—focus on self-compassion and seek support.
'स्टार्टअपसँग अन्नपूर्ण’अभियान...
काठमाडौं : युवा उद्यमीहरूले सुरू गरेको स्टार्टअप व्यावसायको प्रवर्द्धन गर्न अन्नपूर्ण मिडिया नेटवर्क...
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What rejection teaches you
Looking beyond the immediate pain, it can become a powerful catalyst for personal growth and discove...
Shreeya Giri: The Mind Behind...
Turning Personal Struggles into a Global Mental Health Movement: The Story of Shreeya Giri and Happy...
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How can we be better listeners...
Quiet listening allows others to express themselves and begin their own healing process.
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Being at peace with our life c...
The more we believe that things will happen on their own, the more we might be setting ourselves up...
Mind Matters | Memory problems
Addressing memory and focus concerns: Practical strategies for improvement and professional support...
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Becoming adults
As we navigate adulthood, we learn to embrace our unique paths, cultivate resilience in the face of...
Mind Matters | Undervalued and...
Breaking free from the cycle of household monotony: Prioritizing self-care, open communication, and...
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How self-sabotage holds us bac...
It is a complex psychological process rooted in deep-seated fears and anxieties.
Mind Matters | Strained relati...
Balancing family reconnection with work demands while prioritizing self-care and open communication.
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The dangers of toxic positivit...
Emotions are essential signals that help us navigate life. Without experiencing sadness and despair,...
Mind Matters | Feeling underva...
Reframe failure as growth, be kind to yourself, seek support, and consider professional guidance.
Why genuineness matters in the...
When a therapist is genuine, clients sense it. They feel a connection, understanding that the therap...
The psychological parent withi...
Negative inner voice has the power to limit and restrain us, making us doubt ourselves.
Spending festivals alone l The...
During my childhood, Dashain was often a lonely experience. I remember spending time idly and missin...
Being a little kinder to ourse...
The pressure to make resolutions can overwhelm us, leading us to develop unrealistic goals.
How projection influences us
It is a common defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own negative traits or emotions t...
The connection between avoidan...
Fear makes us want to avoid things, and avoidance makes our fear stronger.
Navigating empty nest syndrome
The condition refers to the grief experienced by parents when their children move away from home.
Festivals are different for ev...
While many associate festivals with joy and togetherness, others experience feelings of isolation an...
Are you contemplating starting...
As we find our way through the labyrinth of our lives, mental health increasingly plays a crucial ro...
Are you worried your questions...
Have you ever sat in front of your counsellor with your mind busy with questions but your lips seale...
How does counseling work?
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the challenges and difficulties life throws your way? Do you find...
Holding ourselves accountable
If we’re willing to take responsibility for our actions, thoughts, and feelings, we empower ourselve...
Power of delayed gratification
The ability to control impulses and prioritise long-term goals over immediate pleasures plays a pivo...
How assertiveness is different...
Being assertive means striking a balance between being passive and aggressive. It involves expressin...
Here is why workplace wellness...
Organisations often prioritise growth and progress for their own success, but they overlook the impo...
Talking to yourself is normal....
While self-talk can feel embarrassing, and people often associate it with mental health problems, it...
The benefits of staying idle
Boredom, surprisingly enough, allows us to recharge and heightens our awareness.
Okay with being alone
The crippling feeling of loneliness has been one of the debilitating factors for mental health probl...
Questioning your existence? Yo...
Existential crises often arise during significant life transitions—like when moving to a new place o...
How intergenerational trauma i...
To break from the pattern of unaddressed trauma, we need to discuss every member’s experiences of so...
Feeling helpless is inevitable...
Constant feelings of helplessness can lead to a vicious cycle of reduced motivation, inaction and de...
How childhood experiences shap...
When parents are warm and guide children while also respecting their independence, it helps them bec...
Finding meaning through gratit...
When we choose to be grateful, we accept our life the way it is.
Mind Matters | Struggling to m...
Understanding self-awareness, accountability, and healing past wounds to build healthier relationshi...
How to stop mindlessly scrolli...
Unrestricted usage of the internet leads us down a path of comparison, addiction and burnout.
You’ve decided to go to therap...
Finding a therapist who is the right fit can be a significant challenge. But with a little patience...
Coming to terms with guilt
Guilt may be conscious and unconscious, but it stays with us no matter how much we try to forget it.
Mind Matters | Relationship co...
Communicate expectations, prioritize self-care, assess relationship impact, trust decisions.
Dissatisfied with your job?
Feeling unfulfilled is one of the leading causes of work-related stress and burnout, which may lead...
Extending support during times...
Acknowledging a grieving individual’s feelings and reassuring their emotions while actively listenin...
Beyond the diagnosis
We mustn’t box an individual seeking help for their mental health based solely on diagnosis.
Overthinking: Strength or weak...
The issue here is not that we overthink. It is whether or not we have control over these thoughts.
Why you should have a strong s...
Are we really listening when our loved ones talk to us or are we listening just to respond?
How pets can improve our menta...
Research shows that having a pet can ease loneliness and depression, reduce stress, and increase exe...
Experiencing grief
Grief is not an intellectual response. It is an emotional one. Using logic is hardly helpful.
Mind Matters | Adjustment issu...
Navigating anxiety as an international student, adjusting to cultural changes, and building resilien...
Embracing mistakes and moving...
Forgive others and forgive yourself not because you should, but because you deserve peace.
How to tell parents that you n...
Opening up may be difficult at first, but it can lead to a happier and healthier life in the long ru...
Is it easy to forgive?
Forgiveness is an active choice—very intentional and voluntary—that helps release all the negative e...
The paradox of pleasure
How the culture of instant gratification is making us unhappy.
Mind Matters | Accepting mysel...
Navigating family conversations about sexual orientation: seek support and guidance.
Letting go
The hardest part about letting go is the unhealthy attachment we develop over time with people or po...
Mind Matters: Childhood trauma
Healing from childhood trauma, rebuilding self-esteem, and seeking professional support.
Why vulnerability is important...
Vulnerability in emotions means connecting with the unpleasant feelings that surface because of our...
Navigating self-doubt
Instead of running away from a disheartening experience, we can always choose to take a moment to qu...
Mind Matters | Attention issue...
Managing attention issues and mood swings: ADHD or something else?
Why asking for help can be dif...
The stigma around asking for help, especially when one is having mental health issues, is deeply roo...
Why setting boundaries matters
Boundaries help build a path for clear communication and do away with past feelings of resentment an...
The depths of emotional suppre...
When we don’t keep emotions hidden, they don’t overwhelm us as much. This is a healthy way of regula...
The power of ‘no’
A clear ‘no’ will allow you to put yourself first, to pursue your interests, improve relationships a...
Beat procrastination and achie...
We often find it easier to procrastinate than to put in the effort needed to get the job done.
Taking care of emotional hygie...
Not paying heed to our psychological well-being could lead to serious mental and physical problems.
The influence of fathers on th...
Dads play a vital role in shaping their children, which is why it matters how they behave with their...
Let’s talk about men’s mental...
A patriarchal society that expects men not to exhibit emotions and admit vulnerability is doing more...
How online violence is shaping...
It is important that we use gender-informed approaches to better deal with online abuse, which has b...
The oversimplification of ment...
If you feel you have a mental health issue, seek a professional’s help instead of self-diagnosing.
Understanding peer pressure an...
Negative peer pressure can cause our lives to spiral out of control and lead us down a difficult pat...
Dealing with anxiety and fear...
Concerns over getting infected by dengue negatively impact our mental health.
Dealing with unnecessary remar...
As families gather for Tihar, many of us are likely to have to listen to elders making hurtful remar...
Why we fail to take care of ou...
Just being physically healthy does not necessarily mean we are taking proper care of ourselves.
Mind Matters | Fear of abandon...
Managing abandonment issues and building self-validation for emotional stability.
Mind Matters | Menopause blues
Coping with emotional fluctuations during menopause and managing stress.
Mind Matters | Suffering for o...
Managing empathy in journalism by separating personal and professional life.
Mind Matters | My anger issues
Managing unresolved anger through self-awareness, coping strategies, and professional support.
Mind Matters | Anger issues
Managing anger and aggression through self-awareness and relaxation techniques.
Mind Matters | Postpartum issu...
Adjusting to motherhood while balancing personal identity and emotions.
Mind Matters | Letting go of t...
Managing emotional triggers from past trauma through self-awareness and support.
Mind Matters | How can I manag...
Dealing with burnout through breaks, mindfulness, and self-care practices.
Mind Matters | Meeting in-laws...
Struggling to balance work, marriage, and in-laws' expectations.
Mind Matters | Feeling burned...
Navigating anxiety and overwhelming situations: actionable steps to regain balance, manage time, and...
Mind Matters | My quiet daught...
Understanding and supporting your daughter: fostering communication, patience, and seeking additiona...
Mind Matters | Relationship tr...
Resolving financial tensions in relationships through communication and planning.
Mind Matters | Asking for help
Breaking stigmas around masculinity, seeking support, and prioritizing mental health.
Mind Matters | Why is my daugh...
Understanding teenage anxiety, fostering communication, and building a supportive parent-child relat...
Mind Matters | Workspace patri...
Navigating workplace gender inequality through self-advocacy and assertive communication.
Mind Matters | Alone & helples...
Addressing academic stress, self-discovery, and assertive communication strategies for teens.