Journal
Notes on care, language & the mind.
Small essays in English and Hindi on the everyday work of feeling well.
- English9 min read
Workplace mental health in India: a practical guide for employees and employers
Burnout, long hours and silence about stress cost Indian workplaces dearly. A practical guide to your rights, what good employer support looks like, and what to do this week.
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How to talk to your Indian family about mental health: a gentle, practical guide
A step-by-step guide to talking about mental health with Indian parents, siblings, and elders — navigating stigma, using your language, and knowing when to seek professional support in Kerala and across India.
Read - हिन्दी7 min read
डिप्रेशन के लक्षण और उससे निपटने के आसान तरीके
डिप्रेशन क्या है, इसके लक्षण कैसे पहचानें, और घर पर, परिवार के साथ, और डॉक्टर की मदद से इसका इलाज कैसे किया जा सकता है — एक सरल, दयालु मार्गदर्शन।
Read - English8 min read
How to deal with depression: recognising the signs and finding your way back
A gentle, evidence-based guide to depression symptoms and what actually helps — from small daily habits to professional support in India.
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When is it time to see a therapist? A practical checklist
You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Here are six honest signs it is time, and what to expect from your first session.
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Loneliness is not the absence of people
Many of us are surrounded by people and still feel deeply alone. Here is what loneliness actually means, and four ways to ease it.
Read - हिन्दी3 min read
अच्छी नींद के लिए शाम का पाँच मिनट का नियम
अच्छी नींद रात में नहीं, शाम को शुरू होती है। पाँच मिनट का यह सरल अभ्यास नींद की गुणवत्ता बेहतर बनाता है।
Read - English3 min read
The five-minute evening reset
A short, repeatable routine to close the day with intention — three breaths, three lines in your journal, and a single intention for tomorrow.
Read - हिन्दी5 min read
परिवार में मानसिक स्वास्थ्य की बात कैसे करें
भारतीय परिवारों में 'थेरेपी' शब्द अक्सर गलत समझा जाता है। यह लेख एक नरम और सम्मानजनक रास्ता सुझाता है।
Read - English6 min read
How to talk about mental health in an Indian family
Indian families care deeply but often lack the vocabulary for therapy, depression, or anxiety. Here is a gentle script that has worked for many.
Read - हिन्दी3 min read
घबराहट को कैसे शांत करें — तीन मिनट का अभ्यास
जब अचानक घबराहट या एंग्ज़ायटी हो, तो एक सरल साँस का अभ्यास तुरंत राहत दे सकता है। इसका तरीका और विज्ञान।
Read - English4 min read
Naming the feeling: the simplest tool in mental health
A simple practice — name what you feel in one word — can reduce anxiety and shift you out of a spiral. Here is the neuroscience behind it.
Read - हिन्दी4 min read
मन की बात — अपने आप से
अपनी भावनाओं को नाम देना सबसे सरल और सबसे शक्तिशाली अभ्यास है। इसे रोज़ कैसे करें और यह क्यों काम करता है, यह जानिए।
Read - English5 min read
What is emotional intelligence — and why it matters more than IQ
Emotional intelligence is the quiet skill of noticing, naming, and navigating feelings. Here is why it shapes our health, work, and relationships more than raw intellect.
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