Vishal Tondon : In Memoriam
Vishal was a warm person, comfortable with himself, who had a good sense of humour, and could crackle someone up, in a good sort of a way.
Depression
Treating Stressor with Stressors: Harmful Coping Mechanisms, Addiction, and Self-Medication
Self-harmful habits, addictions, and coping mechanisms actually cause and/or increase anxiety, depression, and other unpleasant feelings. And on long-term, these behaviors can cause significant health problems.
A Brief “How To” and 101 on Therapy and Psychiatry (Part 2)
Mental health medication can restore one’s sense of grounding and self, rather than altering it. Moreover, even if small shifts occur, the benefits of psychiatric medication can be enormous
The Politics of Shame and Mental Health
The lack of discussions around the politics of social interactions between multiple forces and the mentally ill person at the intersection of these forces needs to be broken, because existence cannot be free of politics, and any non-conforming act or condition will be met with the weapon of shame.
A Brief “How To” and 101 on Therapy and Psychiatry (Part 1)
Working with a mental health professional (MHP) can help you process issues you are dealing with and find ways to help reduce and manage stress, depression—or whatever you are feeling
I Have Been Fighting Depression And This is the Story of Many People like Me
Mood swings, depression, anxiety, all of these affect you in an invisible way. I am yet to accept myself this way, to be comfortable with being a psychologically ill patient requiring treatment. But yes, I am consciously trying.
Depression in Gay Men
Depression is one of the most common mental health issues found in gay men. Among the many causes of depression are disappointment, frustration and loss. The... Read More...