Dhruv was always lagging behind the rest of 1st grade children in his elementary school. His fine motor skills were deficient; even holding the crayon correctly was a task for him. He had trouble recognizing alphabets. When the teacher brought […]
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A majority of emotional and relationship problems can be successfully resolved with counseling. Therapy improves your understanding of the problem, validates your feelings, and provides you with tools to cope in healthy ways. In some cases, this may not be
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Feeling nervous is part of a normal, healthy life. It is an adaptive emotion that helps us know when we are safe, when we are in physical or emotional danger, and when we should feel afraid. It triggers the fight
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Suicide attempts transcend race, ethnicity, gender, and age. They are becoming more and more prevalent amongst South Asians. Suicide attempts in the South Asians community have been documented from as early as the pre-teens. About 80% of people who commit
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According to the World Health Organization, suicide is the third leading cause of death amongst people between the ages of 15 and twenty-four worldwide and India claims one of the highest suicide rates in the world. Pressure to perform
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Finding a therapist can be a daunting task, especially if it is your first time. Because of the stigma associated with mental health, personal referrals are rarely made and each client is left up to themselves to find the right
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