By Rahat Lookmanji Stress is no fun to deal with. Anxiety on the other hand a whole other beast! Some of the most common Anxiety Disorders are Generalised Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, Separation Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder, which we will discuss here. Phobias are another type of anxiety disorder and have several types, so to… Continue reading Common Types of Anxiety Disorders
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Common Types of Phobias
By Rahat Lookmanji As we have talked about, Phobias fall under the umbrella of Anxiety Disorders. To learn about some of the other types of Anxiety Disorders, click here. The origin of the word Phobia comes from the Greek god Phobos, who was the deity of fear and panic. Fear and panic are the key components… Continue reading Common Types of Phobias
Dyslexia and Me: My Journey with My Learning Disabilities
I’ve been putting off writing this post, for a very long time. Believe it or not, it was the first post I intended to put up, but it’s sat in my drafts for over a year. But I thought I ought to just bite the bullet and get it done. I have Dyslexia. Saying this… Continue reading Dyslexia and Me: My Journey with My Learning Disabilities
Time To Spill The AnxieTea! Anxiety Symptom Checklist
Have you ever wanted to know if what you're feeling is plain old stress, or if it's anxiety? Take this quiz to find out!Â
Childhood Mental Health and Therapy
Children in today's world face an inordinate amount of pressure and influences that can have an impact on their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Research has indicated that 7.5% - 12.5% of Indian children experience mental health-related concerns and illnesses. In fact according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, Fifth Edition,… Continue reading Childhood Mental Health and Therapy
How can understanding our biology give us insights into how mental illnesses work?
Mental health issues have been found to have their roots in our biology, environment and cognition. Some mental health concerns have a genetic component, some may be caused by the circumstances that we find ourselves in, while some may be caused due to problems with the way we perceive events. Focusing on the biological aspect… Continue reading How can understanding our biology give us insights into how mental illnesses work?