Woe Is Me! is a series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore.

ELIZA, the first chatbot, was a raging success despite its creator's intentions for it to be a cautionary tale. Can the illusion of empathy substitute the real thing?

Scream therapy is controversial among psychologists -- but for women, it's a tool to express pent up rage.

Given how much Indians idolize and emulate celebrities, Kapil Dev trivializing mental health sets a poor example for his fans.

"Hormones and brain chemicals... are released through our bodies with desired social contact... and are critical to our psychological and physical wellbeing."

A therapist's job is to "nudge" and "guide" their clients to become the person they envision themselves to be.

“People carry food and their food identities with them. So, familiarity and comfort are key elements in how they heal."

Therapists must operate within the ethical boundaries of competence, consent, and confidentiality.

Marital counselors often only help women bear the burden of coping with marital challenges and conflicts, instead of holding all parties accountable.

“The country is burning,” A.R. sat in front me with her face buried in her hands as she cried.

Called bibliotherapy, prescribing books that mirror a client's experiences can help them cope and feel catharsis.

Practitioners say Indians who can afford mental health care know it can help -- but preconceived notions keep them from investing at full price.

What if mental ill-health was our natural response to anxieties about the meaninglessness of life and the inevitability of death?

Therapy that does not address root causes of social oppression is a band-aid solution.

"The session costs are pretty steep and one session is never enough. To go for prolonged sessions means dedicating both time and money."

The psychologists used cognitive behavioral therapy, which improves emotional regulation and helps develop personal coping strategies.

Therapy can help change a gaslighter's manipulative behavior, but only if they're willing to put in the effort.

Here's what to say when people suggest outlandish cures for real mental health disorders.