Category: Mental health

Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how individuals think, feel, and behave in daily life, as well as how they handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Good mental health enables people to cope with challenges, work productively, and contribute to their communities. Poor mental health can lead to conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other disorders that impact overall quality of life.

Five Mindset Shifts That Helped Me Take Control of My Anxiety

by priyanka arora28/03/202526/06/20250

Do you often feel like something bad is always lurking around the corner? Do you spend too much time worrying about things that may never happen?

Anxiety has many causes. Even someone with no history of mental health issues can develop anxiety in high-stress environments — like a war zone. On the flip side, some people can experience intense anxiety even when they’re in a safe, stable environment with loving support around them. Why? Because anxiety isn’t always tied to external circumstances. Often, it’s about how your brain processes and interprets situations.

Fighting Anxiety in the Moment

by priyanka arora28/03/202526/06/20250

I’ve written before about techniques that helped me manage and eventually overcome anxiety in the long run. Deep mindset shifts are life-changing, but let’s be real — they take time. And sometimes, when anxiety strikes, you don’t have that luxury. You need something that works right now.

Punching Through My Limits

by priyanka arora28/03/202526/06/20250

When I hit 28, life felt like an endless loop of anxiety and overthinking. I was stuck in my own head, overanalyzing everything, from work emails to casual conversations. My anxiety was like a shadow I couldn’t shake, and even though I tried meditation, journaling, and the usual “calm your mind” techniques, nothing seemed to stick.

Living in a House of Quiet Fear

by priyanka arora28/03/202526/06/20250

I spent most of my life carrying my parents’ trauma without even realizing it.

As the child of two Vietnamese war refugees, I grew up surrounded by fear, anxiety, and emotional tension — but none of it was ever named. I thought it was normal to feel on edge all the time, to brace for disaster over the smallest things.