Care First: Emotional crisis is a universal experience

Will stars outshine stigma? THE ASIAN AGE. | KAVI BHANDARI Published : May 22, 2018, 12:03 am IST ....It’s very easy to accept physical illness, whereas one tends to equate the mind to ones existence and sense of self . “Having something wrong with one’s mind leads to the feeling of losing oneself, which can be quite frightening . This in turn leads to suppression or denial of one’s state of mind. The only way to deal with this is to face it,” says Dr Mamta Shah, Clinical Psychologist. On the other hand, life coach Suneel Vatsyayan, feels it doesn’t have a large impact, “It is temporary. We welcome and respect their courage to talk about their mental health issues and it is good for them to talk once they have gained strength. People put celebrities on high pedestal and there is a disconnect. Celebrities have star power and good intentions, but it needs sustained efforts like Deepika Padukone’s foundation about mental health. More and people need to come forward from differe...

Kate Middleton’s flawless public appearance, barely seven hours after giving birth, did not go well with moms who saw it as setting unreal standards. We explore what all it takes for one to embrace the tough side of pregnancy and motherhood.... Counselor and life coach Suneel Vatsyayan strongly believes that the media concealed the details and processes behind Kate’s public appearance. “We always look at people from a distance so we miss the details. How a woman accepts her body as a mother is important and not to forget, culture-specific. But when we identify ourselves in comparison with others, we undervalue ourselves and motherhood.”   A homemaker, Samriddhi Suri, who recently became a mother feels that it is a constant battle between body, mind and soul. “It’s around the clock job without any appreciation or incentive, purely based on personal contentment. It’s the most fulfilling experience for any woman but the societal pressure of being a “perfect mom” adds to the mental...

Doordarshan in their flagship program ‘Aaj Savere’ for one hour, at 7.30 a.m. on Wednesday 13 th  January, 2016  would be focusing on issues relating to mental health and Public Education in conversation with Dr. Avdesh Sharma, Consultant Psychiatrist the guest of honour  on the show with Ms. Jasleen Vohra noted media personality.  This is telecast on all the channels of Doordarshan in India (having largest television audience) & DD International to many countries of the globe. The program will discuss the global scenario and India centric issues around mental health and its impact on health, relationships, society and the economy.  The program will also highlight initiatives and innovations in ’Public Education & Awareness building initiatives’ (led by International Lead, Dr. Avdesh Sharma, New Delhi) that are being planned by the World Psychiatric Association.   The discussion would also cover the role of various stakeholders in Mental H...

Real Life: I've married the love of my life - but we live 3677 miles apart Mirror.co.uk The couple were always fully aware of the difficulties they faced but agreed their strong feelings meant they didn't have a choice. They were soulmates. Tom left after a few days but since then they have spoken every day on Skype and met during a ... < http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/ top-stories/2011/07/28/real- li fe-i-ve-married-the-love-of- my -life-but-we-live-3-677- miles- apart-115875-23301406/ > See all stories on this topic: < http://news.google.com/news/ s tory?ncl=http://www.mirror. co. uk/news/top-stories/2011/ 07/ 28/real-life-i-ve-married- the- love-of-my-life-but-we- live-3- 677-miles-apart-115875- 2330140 6/&hl=en&geo=us >

How do we define infidelity in the age of the Internet? In the not so distant past it was whispering couples hiding in dark smoky bars, lipstick stained collars and clandestine motel room romps that made up the concrete realities of relationship infidelity. But in today’s world of online confidential chat, private web browsing, instant messaging and endless porn, not to mention mobile ‘apps’ that locate available sex partners as readily as a decent Italian restaurant, simply defining what makes someone a cheater has have become a lot harder to pin down. http://blogs.psychcentral.com/sex/2011/07/infidelity-in-the-age-of-the-internet/

Asian Age Uma Devarajan | Hyderabad Family suicide pacts seem to have become a new but dangerous trend. Three women from a family at LB Nagar in Hyderabad died and the fourth is battling for her life after they all consumed pesticide a couple of days ago. Another family from Karimnagar also made a similar pact, ostensibly due to harassment of their teenage daughter by eve-teasers. The mother and daughter died after ingesting poison, while the father is undergoing treatment. Bangalore newspapers reported a family suicide case too. Family suicide pacts seem to have become a new but dangerous trend. Three women from a family at LB Nagar in Hyderabad died and the fourth is battling for her life after they all consumed pesticide a couple of days ago..... Why are families becoming so desperate? Delhi-based psychotherapist Suneel Vatsyayan says , "We are a society in transition, particularly in metro or semi-urban areas. These changes are so fast that there is a contradiction between th...

Celeb parents strike right note Uma Devarajan Raising children is a path full of trials and and elations. Into each parent’s life comes the instant when a passing remark from the "child" brings realisation that he or she is now an independent, self-reliant individual. The moment is usually a defining one. Just wishing for independent, responsible children is not enough, though. "Values have to be inculcated from day one. Don’t think that your child will learn when he grows up," says Delhi-based psychotherapist Suneel Vatsyayan. Monica Burman, wife of Dabur India chairman V.C. Burman, agrees. "Emotional support and tact in dealing with sensitive issues is very important. Make them feel that you are always there for them," she says. Coping with a child’s independence can be a bittersweet experience. It can at once be a source of immense pride and regret that the child is no longer within one’s protective circle. And knowing that your child is on the ...

....Relationship counsellor, Suneel Vatsyayan gives a different perspective and says that there is a difference between compromise and commonality. "Compromise is a kind of sacrifice made by a person for his partner whereas commonality is a similarity of thoughts between two people. A person looks for a partner because he is incomplete. But when it comes to intimacy and marriage, it becomes hard for couples with different perspectives to take things forward. But on the contrary, arranged marriages are said to be long lasting as compared to love marriages," he concludes.

.....Suneel Vatsyayan, a relationship counselor opines, "Dumping a partner for handing over an inadequate gift is nothing but throwing tantrums like a child who has not been taken care off the way he wanted..... http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3886010.cms