Author Archives: Nidhi Rai
Education Stress for Students in India
In a nation where the essence of success is often measured in grades and the prestige of educational institutions including IITs, NITs, IIITs, AIIMS, top medical institutes, etc, Indian students grapple with a unique set of stressors that can heavily impact their mental health. This blog post aims to unpack these complex issues and shed light on the sources of this deeply rooted pressure. From the high-stakes board examinations and fiercely competitive entrance tests such as JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, NEET, etc to the societal expectations deeply intertwined with academic performance, students traverse a veritable minefield of stressors that can prove detrimental to their overall well-being. Add to this the …
Mental Well-being: Understanding Who Am I?
Mental well-being is very much related to our understanding of our real identity. Have you ever wondered, “Who am I, really?” It’s a question as intriguing as it is complex, isn’t it? In this blog, we will explore the topic related to the real “I” and how understanding it would help us in our mental well-being. This would help us go beyond the realms of our everyday identity to discover our ultimate essence – our spiritual identity. And guess what? This spiritual discovery has a deep, transformative connection with our mental well-being. What’s our identity? Who am I? Our identity, the understanding of “Who am I?” usually consists of three …
Mental Health Issues in Students: Causes, Solutions
Did you know that mental health is as important as physical health, especially during the roller coaster ride of high school? Whether you’re a teenage student or you have teenage children, it can be seen that everything is changing so fast – be it our body, our emotions, or the way we think – it’s all part of growing up. But sometimes, this can become a bit too much, leading to mental health issues. How about we take a closer look at these issues, and their causes and see what we can do to manage them? Let’s dive into the top three mental health causes faced by high school students …
What’s Mental Health? Why Should I Care?
Have you noticed how everyone’s talking about mental health these days? It used to be a topic we didn’t discuss much, but now it’s everywhere we look. People are finally starting to understand how important it is to look after our minds (mental being), not just our bodies (physical bring). But you might be wondering, what is mental health really all about? And why has it suddenly become so important? What is Mental Health? Mental health, at its core, is about our emotional and psychological well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Mental health is essential …