Saarthi Sangha Blogs

In today's world where everything is fast-paced and pressure-filled, the word therapy is often whispered with hesitation or avoided altogether, as if it's something reserved only for people who are "broken" or "struggling too much."

In today's world, our reflections are constantly compared not just in mirrors, but through filtered selfies, online trends, and "ideal body" reels that flood our feeds. With so many voices telling us what we should look like, it's no wonder so many of us ask:

One of the most common patterns in the lives of housewives is routine. Routine that is not the comforting kind, but a cycle that rarely offers space for self-expression, exploration, or change.

Social media has made India one of the most connected countries in the world. Apps such as Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Snapchat, Moj, and WhatsApp are not applications they are where we socialize, discover things, shop, and form identities. But as the glow of screens gets brighter, a shadow on mental health gets longer. Anxiety, depression, burnout, body dissatisfaction, and loneliness are increasingly being associated with our online lives. But not all is doom. As Brene Brown sagely pointed out:

Mental health, once spoken of in hushed tones, is now recognized as a cornerstone of overall well-being. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2018) defines mental health not just as the absence of illness, but as a state in which individuals realise their potential, handle the normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community. Yet, in today's fast-paced, hyperconnected world, sustaining good mental health has become a serious challenge.