The quality of the relationship matters more than the quantity of the relationship. Humans are social beings, and relationships are important for us to give us a sense of belonging and make us feel secure. Healthy relationships with friends, family, and work colleagues help and protect us in times of uncertainty and adversity. Safe and …
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When we meet someone who is keen on keeping their things organized and clean, we jokingly say, “You’re OCD.” However, there is a huge difference between being a neat freak and having OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is defined as having obsessive thoughts and compulsive behavior. The person makes an attempt to neutralize the obsessions by …
Body dysmorphic disorder is a psychological condition that is characterized by an individual being persecuted with perceived defects in physical appearance that are not seen by others. They strongly believe they look ugly and disregard when they are given a compliment for their looks. The flaws they notice in themselves with their body or appearance …
Work is an essential part of our lives and plays a huge role in meeting our career and financial needs. Our career adds structure and purpose to our lives. Many of us associate our work lives with having a sense of identity, enhancing self-esteem, and making connections. In recent days, mental health issues are prevailing …
“It’s okay not to be okay.” “You are not alone” has become a cliché thing to say to bring awareness among people. But when reality hits, it makes us feel like we are all alone in this. We care so much about our physical health that when something goes wrong, we immediately run to the …
Parental stress is a distinct type of stress that arises when a parent’s perception of the demands of parenting outstrip his or her resources. Parental stress can lead to child abuse. There is much research that supports the fact that parental stress leads to child abuse. Early childhood development studies reported that children who live in homes …
