Hum DekhengeA Therapist’s Notes on the Mental Health Fallout of the CAA‑NRC Protests “The country is burning,” A.R. sat in front me with her face buried in her hands as she cried. By Priyanka Varma
A Long WayAs Corporate Mental Health Programs Gain Popularity, Navigating Individual Struggles at Work Still Difficult Stigma and productivity concerns keep conversations between employers and employees about individual mental health out of reach. By Anubhuti Matta
Threat Level 10The Difference Between Feeling Panic and a Panic Attack Panic is a completely normal response to specific situations, but for some people, the feeling comes out of nowhere. By Liesl Goecker
Real Sadboi HoursLate Night Tweets Can Tell How Lonely a User Is: Research Twitter users who posted about loneliness were also more likely to be associated with anger, depression, anxiety, and substance use. By Aditi Murti
Literally RelaxMindful Meditation Holds Potential as Mental Health Intervention but Lacks Enough Scientific Evidence to Prove Its Effectiveness Research around mindfulness mainly focuses on its positives, even though it can worsen symptoms of trauma. By Aditi Murti
You Calm DownPeople With Anxiety Sometimes Choose Worrying Over Relaxing as a Coping Mechanism It helps them avoid the letdown they might face should something bad happen, says a new study. By Pallavi Prasad
Breath RowA Day’s Exposure to Toxic Air Can Worsen Children’s Psychiatric Disorders This is the first study to link daily outdoor air pollution to increased symptoms of anxiety, suicidal behavior in children. By Pallavi Prasad
Fear FactorUnderstanding Phobias: What They Are and Why They Happen Phobias develop either due to genetics, unpleasant past experiences, or because a part of the brain malfunctions. By Anubhuti Matta
Universal AnxietyThe Case for Viewing Mental Health Through an Existential Lens What if mental ill-health was our natural response to anxieties about the meaninglessness of life and the inevitability of death? By Prateek Sharma
Womb WorriesHysterectomies Put Women at Greater Risk of Depression, Anxiety While hysterectomies are safe surgeries in general, researchers believe women aged 18-35 should use them as a last resort. By Aditi Murti
WorrywartThe Difference Between Feeling Anxious and Having Anxiety Understanding the difference between temporary emotions and persistent states is critical to normalizing mental health care. By Liesl Goecker
Worked UpFor People With Social Anxiety Disorder, Everyday Interactions Are a Source of Fear Social anxiety disorder is often dismissed as a personality quirk, but it's a condition that requires treatment. By Anubhuti Matta
Silent ScreamsWhat It’s Like To Live With: Clinical Anxiety "It’s as if everything is coming at you all at once -- people, interactions with people, and tasks, and moods, and feelings." By Shreya Ramachandran
On LoopWhy You Can’t Shut Your Mind Off Even When You Know You Need to Sleep Dwelling on problems is an attempt at closure. Too bad it doesn't work. By Liesl Goecker
Instant GratificationWhy Cancelling Plans Gives Us Such a Rush FOGO is the new FOMO. By Nadia Nooreyezdan
Worst Case ScenariosIs This Normal? “I Can’t Stop Imagining Potential Catastrophes During Everyday Situations” What if this petrol pump explodes while we're filling gas? By Nadia Nooreyezdan
One Eye OpenWomen Are Hypervigilant About Safety. This Is the Toll It Takes. An ongoing state of fight-or-flight can cause "physiological reactions similar to chronic stress,” a psychologist says. By Liesl Goecker
Bundle of NervesInteractive Teaching Methods Work, but Come at Mental Health Cost for Students Cold calling and group work drive home lessons, but increase anxiety. By Rajvi Desai
