Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya

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…

Can anxiety only be treated by psychiatry drugs? Is treating anxiety disorders naturally a possibility? Let’s find out. Anxiety disorders can have a huge negative impact on a person’s day to day activities and relationships. But it doesn’t have to. Treating anxiety disorders naturally is an option for those who are in the initial stages of anxiety disorders. You want to turn your life around for the better. Then the time to start is NOW. Anxiety is a part and parcel of our everyday life. Feeling a certain amount of uncertainty or unease during stressful situations like giving a presentation,…

Let’s look at the types of anxiety disorders which can interfere with your everyday life. There are mainly 6 types of anxiety disorders. In this blog post I will be characterizing each of them so you can identify if you or your loved ones are suffering from any one or multiple types of anxiety disorders.   Anxiety is a part of our day to day life. Anxiety is considered as a normal response of the body in reaction to stressors. In some cases, anxiety can even be helpful as it can alert us towards any dangerous situation.    However, you…

An in-depth guide to art therapy for newbies If you’re here, you have probably heard about art therapy and you want to try it out. However, you do not know where to start. If that is the case, then you have come to the right place. This is a detailed guide to art therapy. Let’s begin with a small discussion about what is art therapy. What is art therapy? In the most basic form, art therapy can be defined as a way in which one can use his or her creativity to express their emotions and work through their feelings.…

Art therapy can help war veterans get back to normal life Art therapy is known to help patients suffering from depression, post traumatic stress disorder, learning as well as eating disorders. Off late art therapy is being used to help soldiers retiring from the war zone. Military personnel often suffer from post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries resulting in unresolved symptoms for a prolonged period of time. This article primarily focuses on the effects of art therapy on military servicemen who suffer from past traumatic stress disorders and comorbid brain injuries. However, to understand the effects of art…

Doodling as art therapy can make you lead a more meaningful and mindful life The art of doodling refers to the making of unfocused or unconscious drawings when the person is otherwise occupied. Everyone engages in doodling. Most people resort to doodling as a means of escaping the boredom of everyday life, like when attending a boring lecture for reading at an airport gate or as a means to pass the time during a meeting. Doodling as art therapy is often self-soothing to the person. All doodlers have a specific pattern they return to again and again just because it…

I discussed a brief history of art therapy in part one, now continuing with the rest… Development of the art therapy literature: The evolution and history of art therapy literature can be traced throughout the evolution. Art therapy growth can be divided into three phases. Let’s do a deep dive and explore all three. A brief history of art therapy, part I Classical period in the history of art therapy: In the midst of 20th century, many psychologists started to use the term ‘art therapy’ in their writings to expand their work with their clients. Since around this time, there…