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When no one is safe, what exactly are we celebrating?
There is something profoundly disturbing about the way we have begun to discuss crime in Pakistan. A woman is raped. A…
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Saima Hashim
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Ramzan: A month to rebuild the self
As Ramzan is now nearing its end, it naturally brings us to a moment of reflection. How did we spend this month? Did we…
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Emotional exhaustion from everyday micro-interactions
In today's hyper-connected world, conversations about mental health tend to focus on obvious stressors such as work…
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Cult influence: How memory and belief are manipulated
uman memory feels solid and real like a recording of our past. Yet decades of psychological research show that memory…
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Emotional Intimacy in a relationship
In my professional work, I often meet individuals and couples who come with the concern of unsatisfying or absent…
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Iraq: A civilization that refuses to fade
I have always been deeply inspired by the history of Iraq. It is not merely admiration for an ancient land, but a…
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Sleep paralysis: When the body sleeps but the mind awakes
Sleep is one of the most mysterious and essential functions of the human body. It restores our physical energy…
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The silent erosion: How society steals a woman's identity
I am writing this article straight from my heart not as a mental health professional but as a woman. My hope is that…
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When anger turns inward: How suppressed anger weakens your Immune system
Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions in human psychology. From childhood, we are often told, "Don't be…
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When politics pollutes the game: Cricket beyond boundaries
Cricket is more than a sport. For both Pakistan and India, it is passion, pride, and at times even identity. The sound…
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Stolen feelings: When AI starts living for us
There's no denying that AI has been incredibly helpful when it comes to work. It saves time, conserves energy, and…
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The mind-body connection
In today's fast-paced world, the intricate relationship between mental health and physical health is often overlooked…
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Mastering boundaries
As a mental health professional, I frequently encounter one question in both formal therapy sessions and casual…
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The dangerous spread of misogyny through mainstream media
In recent years, the pervasive issue of misogyny has gained alarming traction through mainstream media outlets. It has…