In Pakistan alone, an estimated 20 million people are without adequate housing, and among them, thousands live without any roof over their heads. Some sleep on footpaths, others under bridges or near railway stations. Homelessness isn’t just about poverty, it’s about trauma, lost connections, untreated mental illness, and often, deep emotional scars. This article tells … Read more
In Pakistan and other South Asian countries, mental health awareness is finally gaining traction. But for many, the idea of sitting in a therapy room with a psychologist still feels unfamiliar, even intimidating. What do they ask? How do they treat you? How does talking help? To answer these questions, we spoke with clinical psychologists … Read more
Mediation is not just a legal process. It’s a human process. In Pakistan, India, and other South Asian societies, conflicts often stay unresolved for years, sometimes due to family pride, sometimes due to fear of formal courts. In such situations, professional mediators step in. They offer more than a solution, they offer understanding, neutrality, and … Read more
In South Asia, eating disorders are often hidden in silence. Families rarely talk about it, friends don’t understand it, and sufferers feel deeply alone. But the truth is, eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating aren’t just foreign terms, they live quietly among us. According to the World Health Organization, more than 9% of … Read more
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) isn’t just something you read about in textbooks. It’s something people live through, step by step, week by week, until one day, their thoughts don’t control them anymore. For many across Pakistan and South Asia, CBT has quietly changed the way they think, feel, and respond. This article shares real-life inspired … Read more
In Pakistan and South Asia, mental health treatment still carries heavy stigma. But behind every hospital curtain is a human being with a story to tell, one of pain, healing, and resilience. These are the real voices of people who stayed in psychiatric hospitals and came back with something worth sharing. Their experiences are not … Read more
Every year, over 35 million people worldwide face substance abuse disorders, and many lose their lives without ever getting the support they need. In Pakistan alone, studies estimate that over 7.6 million people struggle with drug addiction, yet access to treatment remains limited. Still, amid these difficult statistics, there are real stories of hope. Stories … Read more
Failure hits hard. But for many, it’s not the end of the road, it’s the beginning of something better. In South Asia, especially in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, failure is often seen as shameful. But what if we changed the narrative? What if failure became the first sign of future strength? In this article, we … Read more
Finding love in your 40s, 50s, or even 60s isn’t a fantasy, it’s a reality for many people right here in South Asia. While our culture often celebrates young love, many forget that emotional maturity and life experience often lead to deeper, more lasting relationships. In this article, we share real interviews with people who … Read more
Body image is a deeply personal and often painful topic. In Pakistan and many South Asian countries, it’s common to hear comments like “You’ve gained weight” or “Dark skin isn’t pretty”—even from close relatives. This article isn’t just about theory. It’s about real people. Real emotions. Real struggles. And how they got through them. Let’s … Read more