When breath becomes air
By- Paul Kalanithi A short review by Dr. Paramjeet Singh, Consultant Psychiatrist, Delhi Mind Clinic. Death and dying are eternal truths of the mortal world. The literary world has seen them from various emotional perspectives of loss, sadness, contentment, romanticism, angst, anxiety and many more. However, in the real world, dying is seen as unnatural, as […]
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The thing about Jellyfish
BY Ali Benjamin. A short review by Dr. Sugandha Gupta, Consultant Psychiatrist, Delhi Mind Clinic. “The thing about jellyfish” is a novel which is hailed the world over as “a shining example of the highs and lows of early adolescence” and that is right. Howsoever, as the reader gathers momentum there is a realization that […]
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The Kite Runner- Khaled Hosseini (2003)
A short review by Ms. Prachi Akhavi Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Delhi Mind Clinic “There is a way to be good again. “ The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a story of a man and his experiences of cultural,geographical and emotional transition. The story reflects on an individual’s capacity forgood and evil. It’s a story about […]
Read MoreThe Room by Emma Donohogue (2010) – Book Review
Ms. Asmita Sharma Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Delhi Mind Clinic “This is a bad story.” “Sorry. I’m really sorry. I shouldn’t have told you.” “No, you should,” I say. “But—” “I don’t want there to be bad stories and me not know them.” The Room opens through the eyes of a five-year-old boy named Jack. Jack who’s […]
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Social Isolation during the Lockdown and its dynamics.
Ms Asmita Sharma, Consultant Psychotherapist.( Mphil Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy) Dr. Sugandha Gupta, Consultant Psychiatrist The COVID-19 outbreak has brought upon humanity an unprecedented and challenging situation. The pandemic has made this a shared experience that we all are undergoing in the isolation of our homes. Some of us may have people we care around us, and […]
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COVID19 PANDEMIC – WHAT WE NEED TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN!
Dr. Sugandha Gupta, Senior Consultant psychiatrist,Delhi Mind Clinic. The world is under the siege of a deadly virus and all humankind is struggling to stay safe. This is not the first time though, we have had the Spanish flu, the measles, smallpox in the past: but this is different! Never before has the world been […]
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Why do we need to talk about children’s mental health in the current crisis?
Ms.Nikita Jain (child psychologist) , Dr. Sugandha Gupta (Senior Consultant Psychiatrist). The current scenario is indeed an unprecedented time for all of us. As all of us struggle with our own worries and anxieties, we forget that our children are really facing an enormous disruption to their lives too. Some of us might believe that […]
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How to survive and thrive in Corona times?
The nationwide lockdown/ curfew has been dominating our lives since the Hon’ble Prime Minister took to this seemingly difficult decision. Tough not just for the Government but for each one of us. Ushering in many perceived difficulties, one of them being boredom and solitude. The fear of being to myself or of being left alone. […]
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