Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya

When you learn to say NO, you will be saying YES to a better mental health. Nowadays if you ask someone, how are they doing?, over 95% of them will tell you that they are either doing well and are busy or busy or way too busy. Staying busy is the mantra of almost every person I meet. Busy is a badge people wear to signify that their work is important and they are in demand. However, the primary reason behind this might be that they are unable to say NO when needed. Most people struggle to say no when…

Self care journal can be very beneficial in steering your life towards a happier future. Here are 20 ideas to get your started on your self care journal journey Do you remember the last time you indulged yourself? When was the last time you felt fresh from the inside and outside? Self care is provably a phrase which has been used more times than I can count but it is not just a slogan. It should be a way of life. A way which would lead you to a happier and stress free future. Currently as the global crisis is…

Loss is hard, especially when it is the loss of someone you love dearly. Here are 16 strategies to help you navigate your grief in a healthy manner. Losing a loved one is heart breaking. It literally feels like something broke in your heart and it will never be whole again. When you deal with grief, you need a ton of emotional support from people who are close to you. Finding good people who support you during the grieving process is the key to recovery and the acceptance of loss. When dealing with the loss of someone you love, it…

Grief is an inevitable part of ones life. However the following 11 strategies can help you deal with grief and emerge on the other side with your mind intact Grief is the natural response to losing something or someone who was important to you. In grief, one goes through a variety of emotions like anger, sadness and loneliness to name a few. Grief has different reasons behind it like the ending of a relationship, the loss of a parent out a loved one, sudden loss of job etc. However, these are not the only reasons why people may have to…

Combat everyday stress with these 25 amazing tips Stress is a part of everyone’s life. It is normal to feel stressed under certain conditions. You can feel the stress when you have a lot of work on your shoulders and haven’t had a good night sleep. Stress can also occur due to worry over sick family members, job issues, financial constraints, relationship problems etc. Stress causes your heart rate to rise, increases the blood pressure, metabolism rate, respiration and blood flow to the muscles. If the stress is not brought under control, it can eventually become a part of your…

Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Most people in today’s world are concerned about their looks and body image instead of focusing on body positivity. Most often, these concerns have focused on the hair, skin, weight, or the size or shape of a specific body organ. However, currently, social media has a huge influence on one’s body image. According to social media, slim and toned is the perfect body image. This is a huge cause behind the current rise in the population suffering from negative body image and eating disorders. According to social media, thin, slim and toned is the perfect…

18 easy tips to cope with depression Depression is not a phase of life. It is a real problem which does not go away unless treated. Depression can drain you completely leaving your feeling fatigued and empty inside. Depression can affect you at any stage of life from the time of childhood to old age. People living with depression find it hard to muster the desire and strength to visit the therapist and fight against this problem. It is hard but not impossible to cope with depression. Taking small steps to make yourself feel better can be huge leaps in…

Art therapy can help deal with PTSD. This is from my personal experience. Read the full blog post to know more. If you are not a believer in art therapy, now is the time to change that.I can attest to the fact that art therapy can help with PTSD. When I paint, I am in a world of my own. This world has no pains, no wounds, no accident and no worries. This is my world and only colors and brushes exist in this realm of mine. When I am a part of this magical would, I can talk about…

Causes behind depression in teens and how to help them Unfortunately depression in teens is thought of as a phase of life which they will grow out of. However, this can be no further than the truth. Depression in teens is much more than just a phase. It is a real condition which can affect the teens ability to live a normal life and maintain relationships. It can also cause suicidal thoughts and behavior in the said teen. If left unresolved, it can affect the person throughout his or her life. Before we start to look into what of depression…

Let’s understand how social media affects body image Social media affects body image in a variety of ways. When we look at social media, we see these beautiful highly edited images of others. It makes us conscious about our own body image. Are we too fat? Are we too thin? How to lose weight or gain more muscle mass etc. Not only does social media affects body image, it also targets our psychological well-being and throws people into a conundrum about a specific body type, skin color and physique. With 3.6 billion users accessing social media on regular basis, social…