Pavitra Shankar

Written by Rajaggi Dagore , RCI Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Associate) , Vriddhi Centre for Mental Health, Dwarka, New Delhi If you have been thinking about starting therapy in Delhi but keep putting it off because you are unsure what it will cost, you are not alone. The question "how much does therapy cost?" is one of the most commonly searched mental health queries in India — and one of the least honestly answered. Most clinics do not publish their fees. That silence can feel...

Parenting can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be challenging when a child suddenly refuses to go to school, eat meals, or follow their usual sleep routine. These situations often leave parents feeling worried, frustrated, confused, and unsure about what to do next. Many parents assume that such behaviours are signs of stubbornness, laziness, or defiance. However, from a child mental health perspective, refusal behaviours are often a child's way of communicating emoti onal distress,...

Written by - Neha Sood, Psychology Intern, Vriddhi Centre For Mental Health Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I know I shouldn’t be doing this, but I still do it anyway”? Maybe it is procrastinating before an important exam, spending too much time scrolling through social media, eating unhealthy food despite promising yourself to eat better, or repeatedly falling into the same emotional patterns in relationships. Most people have experienced moments like these. We often believe that...