The Role of Nutrition in Children’s Mental Health
What children eat today shapes not only their physical growth but also their emotional well-being and mental resilience for years to come. Emerging research shows that nutrition in early life plays a critical role in brain development, mood regulation, learning capacity, and long-term mental health outcomes. Brain Development Begins on the Plate The first few […]
Are We Pathologizing Normal Human Emotions?
In recent years, the conversations surrounding mental health have become more common than ever before. Various online platforms such as social media apps, podcasts, online communities, and self-help content have helped encourage people to discuss their emotions as well their mental health more freely and openly. This has helped immensely in reducing the stigma surrounding […]
2025 at QInsight Healthcare: A Year of Building with Intention
I began my journey into my private practice in January 2025. That’s when QInsight Healthcare formally took shape and transformed from an idea into a lived reality. My earlier professional work and personal experiences had shaped my professional approach to be client-centric and focused on deeper, meaningful, and quality insight. Hence the name QInsight (Quality […]
The Devastating Impact of Personal Use of AI and Chatbots on Mental Health
Exploring how personal use of AI and chatbots can affect mental health and emotional well-being — and what to do about it.
How to Support a Loved One in Therapy: A Guide for Partners, Friends, and Family
Knowing that someone supports you provides a sense of belonging, connection and validation, which are essential for your mental health. Therapy can be a difficult and overwhelming journey and having someone to lean on during this time can make a big difference. It can facilitate their healing and personal growth, and improve their overall well-being. […]
Emotional Hygiene: How to Care for Your Feelings
What are Emotions? At one time or another, all of us have experienced strong feelings that might accompany pleasant or unpleasant experiences. Perhaps we have felt the excitement of getting a job, the joy of being in love, the sorrow over someone’s death, or the anguish of inadvertently hurting someone. Emotions play an important role […]
Can AI Replace a Therapist? A Psychologist’s Perspective
One evening, a client walked into my session holding a printed conversation from an AI chatbot. “I asked it to psychoanalyse me,” he said, half-proud, half-curious. “And honestly, some parts made sense… but some things felt way off.” He found comfort in the immediacy and ease of pouring his thoughts into the AI Chatbot that […]
In the Wake of Loss: Exploring the Depths of Grief
In June 2025, an Air India Boeing 787 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, en route to London, taking lives of 241 of the 242 people onboard and dozens on the ground. The incident shocked the nation and led to immense grief, not only among the victims’ families but also within the broader community. This […]
Neurotransmitters in Motion: Move Your Body, Heal Your Mind
Regular exercise is a potent tool for maintaining good mental health, and recent research has shed light on the key players behind its benefits. When we exercise, our muscles release myokines – a term derived from the Greek words “myo” meaning muscle and “kinēsis” meaning movement. These signaling molecules promote physical and mental well-being, earning […]
From MPhil to MA: Navigating the Shift in Clinical Psychology Training
When Aditi received her admission letter for the newly introduced RCI-recognized MA in Clinical Psychology in India, she felt an immediate rush of excitement—finally, a step closer to her dream of becoming a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. But as she scrolled through social media and discussion forums, her joy started to wane. “Will this course be […]
