According to one of the most popular theories of development, the stage of middle adulthood (between the ages of 40 and 60) is the period of generativity vs stagnation. Where on one hand individuals strive for a sense of productivity and creativity, some find themselves stuck in a loop and fail to find purpose and
According to American Psychiatric Association, depression (major depressive disorder) is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Depression is a common mental disorder that involves a feeling of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities. Clinical depression or depressive disorder
Most of us, at some point, struggle with remembering things in our fast-paced and hectic lives. The problem lies mainly in “keeping it in” or retention and “getting it out”- retrieval. The good news is that, similar to most other muscles in your body, you can train your brain to be more active too. If
Whether we appreciate it or not, our connections with others have a substantial influence on our overall well-being and shape our sense of self in multiple ways. More importantly, our relationship with our family members is one of the first and most crucial bonds we form in our lives, and a lot of our personality
During the tumultuous experience of adolescence, when growth and development interweave with uncertainty, positive mental health becomes the key to leading a happy and robust life. We often advocate for awareness regarding mental health in general, but the point at issue becomes even more severe when we talk about mental health in adolescence. The WHO
You will be amazed at how intricately your body and mind are connected; one cannot exist without the other. Or in simpler terms, our body and mind are interdependent in a way that their actions constantly influence each other. When you feel happy, do you feel more active and mentally healthy? Everyone feels a little
Believe it or not, there was a time when our social circles were often limited to those physically close to us. It is almost astounding how the digital age has revolutionized this landscape by offering limitless opportunities for Mental health, irrespective of geographical bounds. With the aid of technology, we can now form close bonds
Be it chronic stressors or the cumulative effects of everyday events, stress can take a toll on your emotional, physical, and social well-being. Fortunately, though, like beauty, stress too lies in the eyes of the beholder. You might not be able to control the stressors fully, but you can learn to manage their impact on
