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 …