Why Some People Emotionally Shut Down When Life Feels Overwhelming, According to PsychologyFeeling emotionally blank is a common survival response. Psychologists call it emotional shutdown. It is the nervous system protecting itse...
04 Feb, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Book of the Day: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides — A Psychological thriller that redefined modern suspenseBook of the Day: The enduring appeal of The Silent Patient lies in its capacity to combine psychological insight with compelling mystery. I...
26 Jan, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: 'One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most...'Sigmund Freud, a neurologist who founded psychoanalysis, revolutionized the understanding of mental distress by exploring hidden inner conf...
17 Jan, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Constant bloating and cramps? Experts reveal what’s really behind Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and how to tame itIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can cause bloating, cramps and bathroom problems. Experts say gut health, stress and certain foods may trigg...
21 Nov, 2025, 06.14 AM IST
Flying over aerophobia: Fighting battles in the mindAerophobia is increasing among air travellers in India. Recent incidents have heightened anxiety. Airlines and airports are taking steps to...
16 Aug, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
Cuddle cure? Inside India’s quietly growing 'healing touch' therapy trendCuddle therapy, a fringe healing technique gaining traction in India, offers platonic touch to address touch starvation. Practitioners prov...
03 Aug, 2025, 09.51 AM IST
Are you addicted to porn? Here’s how it controls your brain and makes you just like a drug addictA recent study reveals that frequent pornography consumption can alter brain functions, mirroring effects seen in drug addiction. Researche...
21 Jul, 2025, 01.34 PM IST
Playing with the mind: perils of unqualified mental health advisors on social mediaThe increase in unqualified online practitioners has sparked worries about the potential harm to those seeking assistance. Instagram accoun...
21 Jul, 2024, 04.55 PM IST
The Rise of Mental Health InfluencersIn a first, several therapists in India, and around the world, have taken to social media to create awareness around mental health during t...
17 Dec, 2020, 12.22 PM IST
Kamal Haasan pens open letter to PM Modi criticising implementation of the lockdownThe President of the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) said the common populace cannot be blamed for being ill-prepared for a crisis of this magnit...
08 Apr, 2020, 07.58 AM IST
Science shows that meditation may be associated with specific brain connection changesTranscendental Meditation (TM) consists of the silent repetition of a meaningless sound.
22 Feb, 2020, 04.52 PM IST
Unlock the unconscious: Julie Cochrane to lead mental health workshop in MumbaiCochrane, an experienced proponent of ISTDP, is visiting Mumbai to lead a workshop on the technique.
19 Feb, 2020, 10.21 AM IST
Do you feel nauseous or have an increased heart rate? You're having a panic attack and here's how to deal with itReasons for panic attacks can vary from anxiety sensitivity to environmental factors.
05 Jun, 2018, 02.21 PM IST
10 business jargons that have caught the fancy of the corporate worldFrom the days when manufacturing dominated the economy to the growth of knowledge-based companies of the noughties, business jargon has ref...
05 Aug, 2014, 06.00 PM IST
- Neuro-linguistic programming is the newest fad in BPOs
Literally. Indian voice-based BPOs, such as 24/7 Customer and Communicate2, are responding with innovative applications based on neuro-ling...
12 May, 2008, 12.51 AM IST