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Growing Older in Joint & Nuclear Families: A Changing Indian Perspective
India has long been known for its strong family values, where older adults traditionally lived within joint families, surrounded by children, grandchildren, and relatives. This structure offered emotional security, shared responsibilities, and a sense of belonging in later life. However, rapid urbanisation, migration, changing aspirations, and economic pressures have gradually reshaped Indian households. The rise…
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Chronic Illness and Emotional Burnout in Older Adults
Chronic illness is one of the most challenging realities of ageing. Conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, respiratory disorders, and neurological illnesses often persist for years, demanding constant adjustment. While the physical toll of chronic illness is widely recognised, its emotional impact is frequently overlooked. For many older adults, the long-term burden of illness…
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Preventing Burnout in Elderly Care: A Mental Health Perspective
Elderly care is often described as meaningful and rewarding, but it is also emotionally demanding in ways that are not always visible. Whether care is provided by family members, professional caregivers, or healthcare workers, supporting older adults requires patience, emotional presence, and sustained responsibility. Over time, these demands can quietly take a toll on mental…
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Cognitive Disorders Across Ages: Shared Challenges, Different Signs
When people hear the term “cognitive disorders,” they often imagine very different things depending on age. For some, it brings to mind a child struggling in school. For others, it means an older adult slowly losing their memory. What is rarely discussed is how these experiences are connected, not just biologically, but emotionally and socially…
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From Classroom to Geriatric Care: Mental Health for All Ages
Mental health is often treated as a concern that appears at specific points in life—during exams, a work crisis, or serious illness. In reality, emotional well-being shapes everyday experiences from early childhood to older adulthood. How people cope, connect, and adapt changes with age, but the need for psychological support remains constant. Children navigating classrooms,…
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Loneliness in the Golden Years: Why It Hurts More Than We Realise
Loneliness in later life is often underestimated, dismissed as a natural part of aging or confused with the simple desire for solitude. In reality, loneliness among older adults is a profound emotional experience that can deeply affect mental, emotional, and even physical health. The golden years, which are ideally a time of reflection, connection, and…
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Loneliness and Emotional Isolation in Senior Citizens
Loneliness and emotional isolation are growing concerns among senior citizens across the world. As people age, changes in social roles, health, and family structures can significantly affect their emotional well-being. While aging is often associated with wisdom and life experience, it can also bring feelings of disconnection and invisibility. Loneliness is not merely about being…
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ADHD and Emotional Regulation: Helping Children Understand Their Feelings
For many families, an ADHD diagnosis is often seen primarily through the lens of hyperactivity or a lack of focus. However, one of the most significant yet least discussed aspects of this condition is emotion control. Children with neurodivergent brains don’t just struggle to sit still; they often experience feelings more intensely than their peers.…
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The Importance of Community-Based Programs & Support Groups
Human beings are inherently social. A sense of belonging, connection, and shared understanding plays a vital role in emotional well-being and psychological resilience. For individuals facing mental health challenges, neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, chronic stress, trauma, or life transitions, community-based programs and support groups offer a powerful source of healing and empowerment. From a…