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Thoughts on mental health, therapy, and living well — from Dr. Arun & Mrs. Keerthi.
Informational obesity: why you end the day exhausted from reading nothing
September 4, 2026
Manthana Foundation | Keerthi Aithal | 5 min read You opened the phone to check one message. That was at 9:40. It is now past eleven, and since then you…
Read more →When Little Hands Explore: Understanding Why Children Touch Their Genitals—and How Parents Should Respond
September 4, 2026
“Doctor, my four-year-old keeps touching her private parts. Should I be worried? Is this a bad habit?” A mother asked me this question during a parenting workshop. She wasn’t angry.…
Read more →When the Search Bar Becomes the Waiting Room
August 15, 2026
It starts small. A dull ache behind the eyes after a long day at the screen, or a patch of skin that itches more than it should. The first instinct…
Read more →Cortisol, Oxytocin, and the Neuroplasticity of Joy: Rewiring the Brain for Safety and Connection
August 15, 2026
Introduction: The Seesaw Inside the Brain Imagine a seesaw in your mind. On one side sits cortisol—your body’s chief stress hormone—poised to spring into action whenever danger lurks. On the other…
Read more →Inside Out 2 is a Mental Health Masterclass Disguised as a Kids’ Movie – Here’s Why It Matters!
August 15, 2026
Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is a movie that Speaks to the Mind and the Heart. As a mental health professional, I found this film to be a profound representation of…
Read more →Exam Anxiety: Understanding and Managing It
August 15, 2026
Examinations are an inevitable part of academic life, and with them often comes anxiety. While a certain level of stress can serve as motivation, excessive anxiety can hinder performance and…
Read more →Ink, Identity, and the Inner Self: Tattoos, Piercings & Mental Health
August 15, 2026
The Mark That Speaks – From Polynesian Rituals to Psychological Expression Our skin is more than just tissue—it is our story’s most visible page. Across centuries and continents, humans have…
Read more →Why You’re Still Tired: The Missing Puzzle of Rest
August 15, 2026
“Doctor, I’m doing everything right — eating clean, exercising, sleeping 7–8 hours — but I still feel exhausted.” I’ve heard some version of this complaint in therapy rooms, classrooms, and…
Read more →“INSIDE OUT: EMOTION & ITS ROLE IN OUR LIVES & ITS IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH” – Movie Review From Mental Health Perspective.
August 15, 2026
Inside out is a Disney Pixar animated film directed by Pete Docter & produced by Jonas Rivera, p.g.a. The movie name “INSIDE OUT” emphasizes that we experience the external world…
Read more →OMG 2: A Mental Health Perspective on Adolescence, Sexuality, and Misconceptions
August 15, 2026
The movie OMG2 stands out not only for its humor and spirituality but for its thought-provoking portrayal of adolescence and the mental health struggles that many teenagers go through. At…
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