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From the Manthana Blog
Thoughts on mental health, therapy, and living well — from Dr. Arun & Mrs. Keerthi.
What’s your Attachment Style?
August 15, 2026
Struggling with interpersonal relationships? Ask yourself these questions: Do you feel ‘SECURE’ and build healthy, long-lasting relationships? Do you ‘AVOID’ emotional intimacy and value independence? Do you feel ‘ANXIOUS’ and…
Read more →DO PATTI : Movie review from a mental health perspective
August 15, 2026
Let’s review the movie Do Patti. It is a Netflix film directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, written and produced by Kanika Dhillon and Kriti Sanon. The film stars Kriti Sanon in a…
Read more →WHAT’S YOUR PARENTING STYLE?
August 15, 2026
Parenting is a huge responsibility, and often can be overwhelming and exhausting. Parenting is a skill which is learnt through a lot of practice and experience, through reading books, watching…
Read more →Chronic Pain Chronicles: Balancing the Equation of Functional and Organic Pains
August 15, 2026
A 32-year-old woman visited multiple doctors seeking relief from chronic headaches and fatigue. Despite undergoing various medical consultations and multiple tests, she was consistently told that everything was normal. Her…
Read more →Silent Struggles: Unraveling the Complex Web of Depression
August 15, 2026
“Doctor! She’s not eating or sleeping properly,” said the husband, describing his 52-year-old wife. Her face had lost its radiance, eyes were dull but teary, and sorrow filled her demeanor.…
Read more →From Tears to Triumph: Unraveling the Complexity of Children’s Phobia
August 15, 2026
Children can develop fears that are so irrational, persistent, or intense that they are focused on a wide range of objects or situations. Exposure to these stimuli almost invariably provokes…
Read more →Wet Sheets & Silent Struggles: Navigating the Terrain of Nocturnal Enuresis
August 15, 2026
Bedwetting, also known as Nocturnal Enuresis, is a common problem seen in children characterized by the involuntary voiding of urine during the day and/or at night. Bedwetting is not a…
Read more →Are we evolving or devolving?
August 15, 2026
Over the past three decades, we’ve witnessed an unprecedented surge in technological advancements. Do you recall the charming era when families gathered to enjoy a weekly movie, creating lasting memories?…
Read more →The Puppeteer’s Play: Overcoming Gaslighting & Empowerment by recognizing the signs & tactics
August 15, 2026
Gaslighting is a form of manipulation were the gaslighter (person who is manipulating) psychologically manipulates the victim/target individual to the point were the person starts to doubt his/her own reality,…
Read more →Masturbation – is it a taboo or not?
August 15, 2026
Word “masturbation” elicits a mixed reaction in people. Why does it carry a lot of taboo & stigma? The word masturbation means “deliberate erotic self-stimulation”. In India it is colloquially…
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