Demystifying Mental Health: Separating Fact from Fiction
By: Mathew Kunnath John MSW, MPhil Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being, yet it is often shrouded in misconception and stigma. This can prevent individuals from seeking the help they need and create barriers to understanding and empathy. It’s time to challenge these outdated beliefs and embrace a more informed perspective. […]
Navigating the Digital Drift: How Social Media is Reshaping Family Life
By: Mathew Kunnath John, MSW, MPhil Are We Adrift in the Digital Stream? Consider a scene now common in households everywhere: a family shares a room, but not a conversation. Each member is captive to the glow of a personal screen, an island in a sea of shared space. This quiet, isolating […]
Your Guide to Recognizing and Coping with Stress
By: Mathew Kunnath John, MSW, MPhil Stress. It’s a word we hear and use often, but what does it really mean? At its core, stress is our body’s natural response to changes or demands in our environment. Think of it as an internal alarm system that goes off when we face a challenge, aggression, or […]
Empowering Families: How Mental Health Professionals Support Caregivers of Loved Ones with Chronic Mental Illness
By: Mathew Kunnath John, MSW, MPhil Empowering Families: How Mental Health Professionals Support Caregivers of Loved Ones with Chronic Mental Illness Living with or caring for someone with a chronic mental illness presents unique and significant challenges. Families often grapple with a lack of understanding about the illness, overwhelming caregiving responsibilities, stigma, and immense emotional […]
