As a parent, few things are more terrifying than discovering your teen is self-harming. Whether it’s cutting, burning, or any other form of self-injury, the immediate questions that come to mind are: Why? What did I miss? How can I help? Before diving into the details, let me assure you that you’re not alone in …
Why is My Teen Self-Harming? A Child Psychiatrist’s Perspective Read More »
Have you ever noticed how much more intense life has become for young people these days? Gen Z, the generation born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is facing mental health challenges in ways we couldn’t have imagined. As someone who works with many young people in my psychiatric practice, I’ve seen these issues …
Gen Z and Mental Health in India: A Struggle We Need to Understand Read More »
Have you ever noticed someone compulsively biting their nails or pulling their hair? These might seem like harmless habits, but for many, they can spiral into something much more distressing. These behaviors fall under a category called Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), which are often misunderstood and stigmatized. Today, I want to dive deep into what …
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs): Understanding the Causes and Types Read More »
Trading on the stock market can be exhilarating, right? The adrenaline rush of watching your investments soar, the possibility of financial freedom—it feels like a game where you have control. But what happens when the game starts controlling you? When that excitement morphs into obsession? This is where trading addiction begins. Let me tell you, …
Trading Addiction: The Dark Side of Stock Market Read More »
जब हम मैनिया (Mania) की बात करते हैं, तो यह बायपोलर डिसऑर्डर का एक चरण है जिसमें व्यक्ति असाधारण रूप से उर्जावान, उत्साहित या चिड़चिड़ा हो जाता है। इस दौरान मस्तिष्क में केमिकल असंतुलन होता है, जिससे व्यवहार और सोच में गहरा परिवर्तन आता है। लक्षण और व्यवहार के उदाहरण: अत्यधिक ऊर्जा मरीज कई दिनों …