We often think of water as essential for physical health, but its role in mental well-being is just as critical. The human brain is nearly 75% water, and even mild dehydration can subtly, yet significantly, affect emotional and cognitive functioning.…
Month: April 2026
Why you should not quit hobbies as an adult
In the transition from adolescence to adulthood, hobbies are often the first casualties of responsibility. Careers, relationships, parenting, and social expectations gradually replace painting, music, sports, writing, or any activity done purely for joy. As a psychiatrist, I see this…
World Health Day 2026
World Health Day is observed every year on 7th April every year. This year, the theme ” together for health, stand with science” urges all of us to put our faith in scientific practices to uplift health for one and…
The Myth of the “Superwoman” – A Mental Health Perspective
In clinical practice, one increasingly encounters women who appear, on the surface, to be “doing it all”, managing demanding careers, caring for children and families, sustaining relationships, and trying to preserve some space for themselves. They are often referred as…




