When you walk into a community health center, a school counseling room, or a quiet corner of a neighborhood support office, you’ll often find a person listening carefully, offering guidance, and connecting families with resources. That person is usually a social worker. Social workers are the hidden pillars of society, standing beside people in moments … Read more
Sports is not only about physical skill. Behind every champion lies a strong mind trained to handle pressure, fear, failure, and success. Over the past two decades, sports psychology has moved from being a little-known discipline to a central pillar of athletic performance. Athletes now openly share how visualization, mindfulness, positive self-talk, and mental training … Read more
Addiction is one of the most difficult struggles a person can face. It does not only harm the body but also deeply affects emotions, relationships, and mental well-being. According to the World Health Organization, more than 35 million people worldwide suffer from substance use disorders, and countless families are impacted every year. Behind every statistic … Read more
Anxiety affects millions of people worldwide. In Pakistan and across South Asia, the pressure of studies, jobs, family expectations, and uncertain futures makes anxiety a common yet often hidden problem. According to the World Health Organization, more than 264 million people globally struggle with anxiety disorders. Behind each number lies a story, someone sitting awake … Read more
Running a business is often painted as a glamorous journey, success, recognition, and independence. But what many don’t see is the emotional cost behind it. According to studies, up to 72% of entrepreneurs face mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, or burnout. This isn’t just a global stat. In South Asia too, especially Pakistan, … Read more
A terminal illness is a disease that cannot be cured and is expected to lead to death, usually within months or years. It includes advanced cancer, late-stage heart failure, ALS, kidney failure, and certain brain diseases. But the diagnosis impacts more than the patient, it changes the mental world of everyone around them. In South … Read more
Social anxiety isn’t just nervousness. It’s a constant battle in the mind, one that affects how a person speaks, walks, eats, studies, and even smiles. In Pakistan, India, and other South Asian countries, where society often judges quickly and talks even faster, social anxiety can feel like being trapped in your own skin. Let’s hear … Read more
In a world that often worships youth, we forget one simple truth: life doesn’t stop at 50. In fact, for many people, right here in South Asia and across the globe, age 50 and beyond is when real purpose begins. From starting businesses to discovering hidden talents, from writing books to creating impact in their … Read more
In Pakistan and across South Asia, sports injuries are common, but stories of true recovery are rare and powerful. Whether it’s a school cricketer, a village kabaddi player, or a professional footballer, the journey from pain to performance is as much mental as it is physical. Every athlete who comes back after an injury has … Read more
More than 70% of people in Pakistan who seek mental health care today are turning to their mobile phones or laptops instead of visiting a clinic. Teletherapy and online counseling, once seen as “not real therapy”, are now becoming a regular and trusted form of emotional support across South Asia. Whether it’s a university student … Read more