Women Entrepreneurs : Dietician : Priya Maisa

Priya Maisa is a nutritionist. She has graduated in Food Science and Nutrition and has done her Post Graduation in Dietetics. She has 12 years of experience and started her own company named ‘ Complete Nutrition’. 1) What or who inspired you to become a nutritionist? This field was fairly new when I started. My […]

Women Entrepreneurs: Pharmacist : Deena D’souza

Pharmacy Owner: Holy Cross Medical Store (Santacruz E)Qualification: B Pharm, Post-Graduation in Clinical Research, MBAWork Experience: 15 yearsInsta handle: @lianjenelledsouza 1) Describe yourself in three words.Helpful, health-conscious and update with the latest information and researches. 2) Why did you choose a career in pharmacy?I was always interested in healthcare and pharmacy. 3) What made you […]

What exactly happens in a therapy session?

Mental health concerns affect all age groups throughout the world. Many individuals who have never been to a therapist have curiosity and certainly have many questions like; Will he read my mind? What will I say when I go to a therapist? What if someone else comes to know about my problems? Will I have […]

Grief and Bereavement: Coping with the loss of a loved one

The global pandemic has had a significant impact on everyone’s life. During this pandemic, many people have lost their loved one. Not connecting with the deceased before and after their death has potentially increased the risk of complicated grief.  What are Grief and Bereavement?  Bereavement is the situation of having lost a loved one. Grief […]

Pandemic leading to Loneliness

After surviving the first wave of the pandemic, the world is now in a battle with another strain of Covid-19. The second wave seems even more intense than the first outbreak of the vicious disease. People are getting affected either by the virus or by worrying about the situation and its danger to them or […]

Twitter Interview with Furtardo School of Music

An interview with Furtardo School of Music on 20th May, 2021 at 6.30 pm discussing ways in which one can better manage anxiety for themselves and their children and how music can play a pivotal role in ensuring good mental health. How do you approach counselling/therapy for Kids? #MentalHealthMatters Just like adults, therapy helps a […]

What makes a good therapist?

Who is a therapist?  Therapists are licensed mental health professionals who hold a Master’s degree in psychology or counselling. A therapist begins his/her career by assisting mental health professionals which includes internships and extensive training, after which a therapist is eligible to help and deal directly with clients for counselling and guidance. A therapist helps […]

Pandemic and Your Changing Relationship with Food

The announcement of lockdown by the government due to the virus in India has bought significant changes in the lifestyle of the people, whether it’s work from home, the limited number of groceries, little or no socializing. The pandemic has affected not only the physical but also the mental health of the people. Stress: The responsibility […]

How has learning changed during the pandemic?

Introduction: Did you know that the pandemic breakout has led to over 1.2 billion children, in 186 countries to be out of school? According to UNESCO, in India alone, the closure of educational institutions has affected almost 32 crore students.  The closing of schools and educational institution has forced the academic field to look for […]

Why should we introduce financial literacy to kids?

Financial literacy is a basic understanding of finance and finance-related details. The concept of financial literacy is to help a person in utilise skills of finance for economic benefit. The economy has become the core element of survival.  When we talk about ‘financial skills’ – budgeting, investing, and other financial management, are recognised as skills. […]