Akash Deep Slahu

Ah, adolescence. That glorious roller coaster of emotions, physical transformations, and social anxieties that leave parents bewildered and teenagers misunderstood. It's a time when they crave independence yet yearn for security, push boundaries yet seek guidance. So, what's a parent to do? Navigating this tempestuous phase requires understanding the unspoken needs that lie beneath the grunts, slammed doors, and eye rolls. Here's a peek into what your teenager truly craves from you: 1. Trust and Respect: It's not just a cliche. Trust is the bedrock of any healthy relationship, and it's no different with your teenager. Trusting them to make responsible choices, respecting their privacy (within reasonable limits), and acknowledging their growing autonomy shows you believe in them. This fosters open communication and builds a foundation for a lifelong bond. 2. Open Communication: Remember those days when they babbled non-stop? Yeah, those are go...

  Mental health is a vital aspect of our well-being that affects how we think, feel and act. It also influences our ability to cope with stress, overcome challenges, build relationships and achieve our goals. However, many people struggle with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and more. These issues can interfere with our daily functioning and quality of life, and sometimes even lead to serious consequences such as suicide. That is why counselling is an important service that can help people improve their mental health and well-being. Counselling is a process of talking to a trained professional who can listen, empathize and offer guidance and support. Counselling can help people understand their emotions, thoughts and behaviours, identify their strengths and resources, explore their options and solutions, and make positive changes in their lives. From a psychological perspective, counselling can be seen as a form of i...