In the reimagined Indian series Adolescence 2025, 13-year-old Jay Mehra commits the unthinkable – he murders a schoolmate. The show traces how this single act shatters Jay’s family and community, painting a tense psychological portrait of a troubled youth. By weaving a family drama with mental health themes, the series invites viewers to consider the […]
Many couples drift apart not because they stop loving each other, but because they stop talking—or worse, they talk in ways that push each other away. In the high‑conflict Nikita–Atul case from Bengaluru, prolonged financial battles and unmet emotional needs played out through court filings and harsh words, culminating in tragic separation and, ultimately, Atul’s […]
Dr. Sarita Chauhan, MBBS (MCI Registration – 20359), MA (Counselling Psychology), MPhil (Child and Adolescent Psychology) Infidelity—whether emotional or physical—ranks among the most profound breaches of trust in intimate relationships. The discovery of an affair can unleash a cascade of intense emotions: shock, shame, anger, grief, and profound insecurity. For many couples, the immediate aftermath […]
Marriage is often regarded as a sacred bond of love, trust, and mutual respect. Yet, when private conflicts spiral into public legal warfare, the emotional toll can be devastating—not only for the couple involved but for the families and support networks around them. The recent Supreme Court case of Jyoti Sharma vs. Hitesh Kumar (Sept. […]
The tragic suicide of Bengaluru techengineer Atul Subhash in December 2024, and theensuing legal tussles with his estranged wife Nikita Singhania, starkly illustrate howunresolved marital conflicts can spiral into courtroom battles—and ultimately, mentalhealth crises. In the 24page note he penned before dying by suicide, Atul described years offinancial disputes, extortion demands, and multiple cruelty FIRs […]
Marriage is often seen as a milestone, a beautiful union of two individuals promising to walk through life together. But beyond the vows and celebrations lies the real work: building and maintaining a relationship that is healthy, supportive, and fulfilling for both partners. A healthy marriage is not one without disagreements or imperfections, but one […]
In the last few decades, the way couples navigate relationships has undergone a significant transformation. With growing awareness of gender equality and individual agency, traditional gender roles have started to shift—but not without resistance. While many couples embrace a more equitable partnership, deeply ingrained stereotypes continue to influence how partners view themselves, each other, and […]
Introduction When couples come to therapy, they often talk about communication issues, recurring arguments, or emotional distance. But behind many of these struggles lies something deeper — our early emotional experiences.Attachment theory offers a powerful framework for understanding how these early experiences shape the way we show up in our relationships. And importantly understanding attachment […]
Introduction Crisis or adversity may strike any relationship but what often leaves a deeper mark is the story we tell ourselves about it. The meanings we attach to pain and distance can define how we move forward. What if that growing distance between you and your partner didn’t have to mean incompatibility or failure? What […]
Stress can strike at any moment—during your morning commute, between back-to-back meetings, or even in the middle of a study session. Fortunately, you don’t need special equipment or a quiet spa room to hit the reset button. Below are five quick, research-backed mind-body techniques you can use anywhere to interrupt stress, calm your nervous system, […]