Author: Chitra Manikantan

  Pregnancy can be an exciting and joyous time for many women, but it can also be a challenging time for a woman’s mental health. Some common mental health difficulties experienced by pregnant women include depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia. These difficulties can have an impact on both the expectant mother and her growing baby.… Continue reading Mental Health of a Pregnant Women

Toxic relationships can be detrimental to our mental health and well-being, yet many of us find ourselves caught in them. These relationships are characterized by behaviors such as manipulation, control, jealousy, and emotional or physical abuse. While the reasons we stay in toxic relationships are complex and multifaceted, there are several psychological factors that can… Continue reading What is a Toxic relationship and how we sticks with it?

    Unknown Fear and it’s Remedies   In my clinical experience I usually meets clients with unknown fear.  Cases are different from person to person but commonly I can explain the reasons, symptoms and its remedies. It is always better to seek help from a psychologist/psychiatrist rather than keeping it for a long term.… Continue reading Unknown Fear and it’s Remedies

As a student, it can be challenging to balance the demands of school with the pressures of everyday life. For those who struggle with learning difficulties, the added stress of exams can be a source of significant anxiety and fear. Let’s explore the connection between learning difficulties, exam fear, and anxiety in students, and provide… Continue reading Managing Student Anxiety, Exam Fears, and Learning Difficulties

Is OCD a common problem?   OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a relatively common mental health disorder. It is more common in developed countries, and is typically diagnosed in adolescence or early adulthood. Symptoms of OCD include persistent and uncontrollable thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced as intrusive, distressing, and unwanted, as well as… Continue reading OCD and its Treatment

In the year 2023, stress management techniques have become more advanced than ever before. With an emphasis on mental health and well-being, people are now looking for more effective ways to manage their stress levels and improve their overall quality of life. Let’s take a look at how stress management has evolved in the last… Continue reading How Stress Management Has Evolved in 2023

How to Tame Depression Being depressed is much more than being sad all the time or thinking that your life is worthless. Depression may have gotten easier to state to medical professionals, but it is still harder to deal with for the patient and difficult to treat for the doctor. Because depressed individuals feel worthless,… Continue reading Depression and its Treatment