For many women self-esteem is based exclusively on their body image and as a consequence their social functioning and interpersonal relations are affected. It becomes even more complicated when the woman suffers physical changes or disfigurement due to an illness such as polycystic ovary syndrome. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is normally characterized as hyperandrogenism related […]
Students with learning disorders face special frustrations with academic tasks and they often develop maladaptive academic behavior. They report stress, anxiety, self-doubt, diminished persistence, lower expectations for success and negative emotions associated with school work. Of course, procrastination may also be a problem. A new study explores procrastination in relation to students with learning disabilities. Children with Learning disorders […]
Its normal to have some anxiety/stress during exam days. In fact, stress helps you to keep optimum alertness and focus and utilise your abilities to the maximum to achieve best possible results. Please try the following Steps: Relax yourself down: Take 2-3 deep breathes. Identify the distracting thoughts: Try not to focus on those disturbing thoughts by indulging […]
Sonia* was studying in her 12th standard when her parents decided to consult a psychiatrist. They did not tell her that they are going to see a psychiatrist for her because of her aggressive behavior and lack of trust in the parents. Sonia’s parents were having frequent disputes with each other at home due to […]
Manju* and her husband had been happily married for the past 16 years. A few years ago, the couple decided to adopt a child into the family and expand their family tree. They decided to adopt the child from a family friend who lived in the neighborhood and who had readily agreed to the adoption […]
Pranay*was working as a program developer when he and his family decided to visit Dr Vohra. Around 8 years ago, Pranay was in his final year of college when he began experiencing difficulties in concentrating on his studies.Pranay used to remain lost in his thoughts which would come repeatedly and would not stop despite his […]
Gunjan*, a qualified MBA professional, lives in a nuclear setup with her parents and younger brother. A high achiever since childhood, Gunjan completed her education at one of the top management institutes of the country. Along with academic excellence, she was also involved in several co-curricular activities including building and initiating her own start- up […]
This perhaps is the most opportune and appropriate time for India to draft a national policy of emotional health. Indian society is passing through a critical phase of transition. More than half of India is under 25 and this younger digital generation hooked on to the virtual world almost cut off from the realities of […]
