Author: Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya

Last updated: February 7th, 2026 Imagine waking up on a tough morning, your thoughts racing with worries from yesterday’s unfinished tasks. Instead of reaching for another cup of coffee, you step into a tub of chilly water for a quick cold plunge. That initial shock hits, but soon a wave of calm washes over you, sharpening your focus and lifting the fog. This isn’t just a fleeting feeling—it’s a practice that’s helping many find balance in their busy lives. As someone who’s seen readers transform their routines with simple tools like this, I can tell you a cold plunge might…

Quick answer: The safest way of dealing with psychopaths is to protect yourself rather than trying to change, expose or out-manipulate them. Trust patterns more than promises, keep records, set short and firm boundaries, share as little personal information as possible, keep contact brief and unemotional, lean on your support network, and plan your exit when you need to. Few things are as confusing as realising that someone you trusted — a colleague, a boss, a partner or a family member — doesn’t feel the way you do. This guide brings together what research and experts say about dealing with…

Last Updated on: January 17, 2026 Have you ever felt that nagging fog in your mind after a rough week of eating out or skipping meals? I remember a reader sharing how her constant bloating and low energy spiraled into days where she couldn’t focus or shake off worry. It turns out, what was happening in her gut was directly tied to her headspace. This is the power of the gut-brain axis, a fascinating link that’s reshaping how we approach mental well-being. In this post, we’ll dive into how nurturing your gut health can sharpen your thoughts and ease emotional…

Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Hey there, readers. As the calendar flips to a fresh start, many of us start thinking about new year resolutions. It’s that time when we pause, reflect on the past year, and dream up ways to make the next one even better. But let’s be real—new year resolutions often get a bad rap for fizzling out fast. I’ve seen it with so many folks who reach out to me, sharing how they set big goals only to feel overwhelmed a few weeks in. As a mental health blogger who’s chatted with hundreds of you about…

Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Art therapy aims at bringing out the deep-seated emotions and feelings that are difficult to express verbally in the form of art. Painting has been observed to be an intricate part of the art therapy process. Psychologists use the technique of painting to understand the thought processes and the feelings that their patients might be going through. Painting and also be used as a medium of self-expression. You do not need to go to a therapist to understand the meaning behind your painting. The role of painting as art therapy is to de-clutter and de-stress…

Last Updated On: December 27, 2025 Hey there, if you’re reading this, chances are the twinkling lights and cheerful carols aren’t hitting quite the same this year. I’ve been there myself—staring at a pile of wrapping paper while feeling a quiet wave of sadness creep in. As a mental health blogger who’s chatted with countless readers about their struggles, I know holiday blues can turn what should be a joyful time into something heavier. But here’s the good news: you can take steps to navigate it. In this post, we’ll dive into what holiday blues really mean, why they happen,…

Last Updated on: December 20, 2024 Depression can feel like a heavy fog, clouding your thoughts and draining your energy. As a mental health blogger at Guilt Free Mind, I’ve seen how this condition affects my readers, often accompanied by overwhelming guilt. Cognitive behavioral therapy for depression is a powerful tool to lift that fog, helping you reframe negative thoughts and rediscover joy. In this article, I’ll guide you through how cognitive behavioral therapy for depression works, share practical strategies, and provide real-life scenarios to show its impact. Whether you’re struggling with persistent sadness or guilt, this post will equip you…

Last Updated On: December 13th, 2025 Hey there, if you’re checking this out, you’re probably one of my readers looking for solid ways to tackle mental health hurdles. I’ve connected with so many who feel bogged down by persistent worries or down moods, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has proven to be a real shift for them. As a mental health blogger, I draw from reliable sources to explain how CBT can help reframe those tricky thought patterns into something more manageable. Cognitive behavioral therapy connects thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, giving you actionable ways to make changes. This guide dives…

Last updated: 5 October 2026 · By Dr. Shruti Bhattacharya, PhD (Immunology) Most often, when people talk about psychopaths, they mean a person who is devoid of any kind of emotion. Is it really true? Do psychopaths really feel nothing? If you are looking for answers to such questions, you have come to the right place. Subscribe to the Guilt Free Mind. This will help me notify you about the release of new blog posts. Guilt Free Mind also has a YouTube channel by the same name. Please subscribe to that as well if you like to watch videos. Remember…

Last Updated On: Dec 5th, 2025 Note: This article covers phasmophobia as a fear of ghosts, not the video game. Hey there, if you’re reading this, maybe you’ve felt that chill down your spine at the thought of something unseen lurking in the shadows. Phasmophobia fear of ghosts, isn’t just a buzzword from horror games—it’s a real thing that can turn everyday moments into sources of dread. While “phasmophobia” gained popularity as the title of a cooperative horror video game where players hunt ghosts, this post dives into the psychological aspect: the intense fear of ghosts or supernatural entities. As…