Seasonal shifts also known as seasonal affective disorder is a mental health disorder usually occurs during shifts in the season particularly during the winters. It is a form of depression but far different from clinical depression. Though symptoms of seasonal affective disorder are quite similar to those of clinical depression such as fatigue or low energy, Anhedonia, sad mood, a …
Monsoon and Mood Disorders: The Role of Serotonin and Melatonin Dysregulation
Rita always loved the rains—until last year. As June arrived, the city turned lush green, the skies greyed, and puddles formed little mirrors on the streets. But something inside Rita dimmed. She started waking up tired, stopped replying to messages, cried without a reason, and couldn’t find joy in her favorite things. “It’s just the weather,” her family shrugged. But …
The ‘Culture Dividend’: Leveraging Cultural Festivals for Organizational Engagement
In an era where employee engagement is the holy grail for thriving organizations, many companies are still searching for innovative ways to connect with their workforce beyond annual reviews and team-building retreats. What if the answer lay not in a new software solution or a complex HR policy, but in something as ancient and universal as celebration? Enter the “culture …
When Work Takes Over: The Emotional Toll of Missing Family Traditions During Festivals
We have all dreamt of the day we finally get to leave home and start our own lives. Festivals and family traditions seemed overwhelming when we were still living back home. Once you leave, you are surrounded by a ton of responsibilities that make you realize that maybe you did, in fact, have it much better when you were helping …
From Isolation to Connection : Re-establishing Social Bonds for Well-being
The WHO’s Commission on Social Connection reported in June 2025 a deafening truth – that one in six people worldwide are experiencing loneliness and that this is the highest ever recorded. This indeed came as a shocking news to many, because with digital connectivity at an all time high, how does it make sense that more people are feeling isolated …
Grief Without Closure: The Psychology of Ambiguous Loss
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operating as Air India 171, issued a mayday call but lost contact with Air Traffic Control just minutes into the flight. In June 2025, Air India Flight 171 crashed a few minutes after takeoff in Ahmedabad, the tragedy left 241 passengers and 29 on the ground dead. The wreckage has torn the families of the victims …
How Success and Setbacks in NEET Shape Learning Beliefs and Future Paths
Every school/college claims that holistic development of a student is its guiding principle. Very few teachers and students know, What does holistic development exactly mean? There are four dimensions to human personality. First is Physical Quotient (PQ). Second is Intellectual Quotient. Third is Emotional Quotient(EQ) and forth is Value Quotient (VQ). EQ also called emotional intelligence is equally if not …
Unpacking Grief, Guilt and Mob Mentality after RCB Stampede
The euphoria surrounding RCB’s first IPL victory was meant to be unforgettable—but not in the way it unfolded. The subsequent stampede, triggered by overcrowding at a celebratory event, has left behind more than physical injuries and loss. It has etched a deep scar of vicarious trauma—on those who were present, those who narrowly escaped, and even those who witnessed it …
The Burnout Economy: Rethinking Mental Health in the Indian Workplace
As people try to keep up with growing work demands, stress, burnout, and anxiety are becoming more widespread. “In 2019, the World Health Organization defined burnout as a syndrome caused by chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, characterized by: 1. Energy depletion or exhaustion 2. Mental distance, negativism, or cynicism toward one’s job 3. Reduced professional efficacy” (Burn-out …
Intergenerational Transfer in Family Businesses: Navigating the Labyrinth of Parent, Boss, and Successor Identities
In the complex world of commerce, family businesses stand apart, not just as economic entities, but as ideals of generational dreams, emotional ties, and identity. Yet this very intimacy often harbors a hidden psychological risk: role confusion. This phenomenon, where the lines of familial and professional identities blur, poses a major challenge to leadership, succession, and organizational harmony. I. Where …