Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Causes, Symptoms, and Coping Strategies

In today’s fast-paced world, the silent epidemic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) continues to affect millions globally. Rooted in distressing experiences, PTSD transcends mere psychological turmoil, infiltrating every facet of daily life. From debilitating flashbacks to crippling anxiety, its ramifications are profound.  Understanding PTSD, its triggers, symptoms, and treatment modalities, is paramount for both those […]

Know the Stages of Grief | CK Birla Hospital

Emotions are a state of mind brought on by neurophysiological changes, which are associated with a degree of displeasure or pleasure, behavioural responses, feelings and thoughts. They are complex and have multiple different components, like instrumental behaviour, psychophysiological changes, expressive behaviour, cognitive processes and subjective experience. The emotion of grief is universal. Passing through five […]

Mental health 101: Getting the basics right

How often do you feel stressed about your work that your levels of worrying exceed? Or have a passive aggressive response to somebody’s polite query? Or feel tired in the morning even after a full night’s sleep? Your answer to these questions are determiners of your current mental health status. In the recent past, mental […]

The Importance of Mental Health for Your Overall Health

Here’s an activity for you – Sit silently in a room full of people and observe your surroundings and the people in it. Based on the environment, you are most likely to notice people running in havoc, stressed out, even a bit unhappy. Having a bad, rough day has sadly become the routine for most […]

Dr. Sonali Bali

Tips to look after your mental health

It is normal to experience anxiety, worry, and pain when you are diagnosed with a medical problem. Especially if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or you are waiting for your test result to come.  If you are recovering or have mild symptoms of COVID-19, you should follow the healthcare guidelines provided by WHO until […]

Coping with mood swings during pregnancy: Emotional challenges of a pregnant woman 

Indian daily soaps are well-known for their overabundant dramatic plots. However, on rare occasions, these dramatic scenes are nearly realistic – for instance – while showcasing a pregnancy. An expecting mother undergoes an upheaval of mood swings throughout 9 months. The mood swings during pregnancy are not at all exaggerated.  While the physical changes of […]