Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya

Physical abuse is easy to identify, but emotional abuse is more sinister and insidious If a person is facing physical abuse, there will be visible signs. However, manipulation and toxic mind games are in play, making it very difficult to decipher that the person is going through emotional abuse. It has been observed that the victim may not themselves realize what is going on until it is too late. Part of the reason why emotional abuse is so hard to detect is that it comes coated in the mask of a caring attitude. Unfortunately, the emotional abuser can be…

Most people fall down a steep staircase that ends in work from home burnout. Are you in the same boat? Then keep on reading! There are many positive factors to working from home. You do not have to bother about the dress code; there will be no supervision, no time wasted commuting, and you have the freedom of deciding where you choose to work. However, there are many psychological effects of working from home as well. Some people have embraced this culture and are enjoying it. However, some are facing many challenges when working remotely. Here are 19 tips to…

Work from home has many advantages. It probably has a few disadvantages, but amongst them, the psychological effects of working from home is the biggest. The COVID19 pandemic has affected the entire world. Most of the officers have shifted towards the work-from-home culture. Currently, 40% of the employees all over the globe are still working from home. The scare of the next wave is keeping the companies from calling their employees back to the offices. There were a few months when almost all countries went on lockdown. This duration provided insights to the companies towards the benefits of working from…

Having a good night’s sleep is equally important as exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy diet. Research has shown that people who have poor sleep quality suffer negative effects on their hormones, brain function, and exercise performance. Lack of sleep can also cause an increased risk of diseases and weight gain in children and adults. In contrast, if you get a good night’s sleep, you will eat less, be healthier, exercise better, and deal with the everyday stressors more efficiently. In the last few decades, sleep quality and quantity have declined severely. Most people are used to getting a poor…

Have you ever found yourself replaying old arguments, feeling the same anger and sadness all over again? Resentment traps us in the past and steals our peace today. But letting go is possible—and psychology shows us how. If you cannot remember the last time you felt overwhelming gratitude, freedom, and happiness, it may be because you’re holding onto resentment. Though letting go is easier said than done, in this post, I’ll share 7 psychology-backed techniques that will help you release resentment and create a happier, more positive future. If you are interested in reading more about mental health tips and…

Yes, you read that right. Postpartum depression for men is a real thing. But in depression does not only affect new mothers, it affects new fathers as well. In this blog post, I will discuss postpartum depression for men and how to deal with it. If you would like to have regular mental health tips delivered to your inbox, please subscribe to the blog. What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is described as an episode in the spectrum of major depressive disorder (MDD). This occurs in the father once the child is born. Most often, postpartum depression is reported in…

In my previous post, I discussed 16 signs that you are in a toxic relationship. In this post, I will discuss how to leave a toxic relationship and experience freedom and better mental health. Relationships are a two-way street. It cannot carry on only on the basis of one person. Relationships require contribution, sacrifices, commitment from both parties involved. In case one person starts to feel trapped in the relationship, loses the trust, is depressed, listless or heartbroken, this indicates that the person is stuck in a toxic relationship. The effects of a toxic relationship can be very crippling to…

In this article, I will discuss the signs of anxiety disorder and what you can do about it. Everyone feels anxious at some point. However, just feeling anxious cannot be classified as a sign of anxiety disorder. The signs of an anxiety disorder include constant, excessive, and intense worry about situations that take place in the daily life of a person leading to difficulties in managing everyday chores, life, and relationships. According to the American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders occupy the maximum percentage of mental disorders in the US. It is estimated that almost 34% of the American population experience…

Here are 29 signs to look for if you suspect that your loved one or your partner is manipulating you. Relationships have problems. It is a part and parcel of being in a relationship. One specific type of problem which can ruin a relationship is manipulation. It does not matter whether the relationship is with your partner, parents, loved ones, or even office colleagues. Manipulation can ruin any kind of relationship. Keep reading to know the 29 signs that you are being manipulated and what can you do about it. What is manipulation? Manipulation is the exercise of influencing others…

Ended relationships hurt, but it does not have to be the end. Surviving through an ended relationship is not easy. It is even harder if you still love the person. Even though heartbreak may feel like the world is ending, the positive point is that the pain does not last till the end of time. This pain also will not keep you from experiencing love again. Relationships end Sometimes it happens due to the fault of a partner involved, sometimes it happens by mutual agreement of both partners. Ended relationships bring along with them, a lot of pain, heartbreak and…