“What people saw was a ‘fat figure’. They called her ‘darti pe boaj’, cylinder and what not. These tags became her nicknames....
Back-to-back lockdowns have not only affected Kashmir’s people economically, but psychologically too, resulting in more deaths by suicide. A transient thaw and...
As Kashmir unlock phase has begun, many lockdown-battered youngsters caught in the Covid wave are battling the new normal within weary walls....
Johann Hari in his book ‘Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression-and the Unexpected Solution’ talks about how we as individuals...
With political conflict and societal norms adding to stress, taboo around mental health is stopping people in Kashmir from seeking professional help. ...
Hello, Depression! I just want you to know that I am writing this letter for many reasons. I want to put it...
Losing motherhood to ‘tactless’ surgical procedures is creating a new mental crisis in Kashmir. In this piece, the author maps the miserable...
Kashmir being a conflict-stricken society has unleashed myriad mental and physical health agonies on its citizenry. Even as natives frequent healthcare specialists...
As World Mental Health Day lately observed its 26th anniversary, psychiatrists say mental illnesses are on a rise in Kashmir. Among them,...
Do you ever feel that when you’re at the peak of your potential, up for all the challenges of life, but winter...