World Mental Health Day
We talk endlessly about mental health but have a poor grasp of emotional pain. Here’s what truly helps
We often rush to generalize what people feel, throw labels around and overlook how profoundly low self-esteem can shape someone. But advice and explanations don’t necessarily heal emotional pain. Sometimes what we need to do is listen.
4 min read20 Nov 2025Feeling terribly bored? Your brain might be thanking you
In our frenetic lives filled with distractions and to-do lists, boredom might be an unlikely gateway to emotional clarity, creativity, and deeper well-being
4 min read17 Aug 2025Want glowing skin? Take care of your mental health
This excerpt from ‘Glowing Skin and Gorgeous Hair’ explains how our skin is a window into our emotional and mental health
6 min read14 Jun 2025How autistic creators are using art to reclaim their personal narratives
Neurodivergent creators in India are baking, painting and using social media to push back against stereotypes and change perceptions of their lives and identities
4 min read21 May 2025Is it okay to ghost your therapist?
They’ve been witness to the messy bits of your life, making it awkward to explain why you want to see someone else. But it's not unusual for people to quietly disengage after a few sessions, say therapists
3 min read3 May 2025Anxiety attacks: When should you get treated?
Lifestyle stress has made anxiety a part of our lives. But when do you know that it has become severe enough to warrant treatment? Experts share signs to look out for before you seek medical help
3 min read30 Apr 2025Why Did US Teen Kill Himself After Talking To AI Chatbot? | Mother Files Lawsuit Against Platform
In a Florida lawsuit filed, a mother claimed the character AI platform bears responsibility for her 14-year-old son's suicide. The teen, Sewell Setzer III, had formed an intimate relationship with a chatbot based on the Game of Thrones character Daenerys Targaryen and mentioned a desire for suicide. According to the complaint, the bot encouraged his final act, responding please do, my sweet king when he said he was coming home before taking his life with his stepfather's weapon. The lawsuit opens up the Pandora's box on who is to be blamed in such scenarios? The victim, their families or big tech companies behind these platforms? #bigtech #artificialintelligence #ai #selfhelp #usa #chatgpt #characterai #florida #technology #emotional #mentalhealth #selfawareness #machine #chatbot #gemini #meta #amazon #abhinavtrivedi #donaldtrump #gameofthrones #got
24 Mar 2025How to train your brain to win like a champion
Cultivating the champion's mindset seems unattainable, but here are five habits that you could start with to master your mind
2 min read13 Mar 2025How This Woman Turned Her Depression Into Strength & Became A World Champion Paralympian
In this special international women's day episode of What's it Like, Simran Sharma, India's leading Paralympian speaks to Abhinav Trivedi of MINT about her achievements, struggles, challenges, negative thoughts, husband and empowerment. She describes the true meaning of empowerment and what's it like to be a Paralympian in India. How, along with the support and standing of her husband she achieved global heights and recognition. Plus strong advice for families of girls and dreamers.
10 Mar 2025How to heal yourself from everyday violence
Aggression, conflict and even war have become part of daily life. How does one nurture a way of being that is anchored in compassion?
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