Transcultural Psychiatry Volume 14 Issues 1 January, 2024 In the quiet sanctuary of the therapy room, every decision has the power to influence the delicate dance of healing. Even the smallest details, like what we choose to wear, can shape the emotional connection between therapist and client. Among the most debated symbols of our profession […]
Raag and Rhythm for Healing
Invited Article Volume 14 Issues 1 January, 2024 It was November 2023. I was talking to my former classmate Sanjay in Pune who is now retired after a successful career. His main worry was that he could not fall asleep no matter how hard he tried. Getting a good 7-to-8-hour sleep was hard for him […]
The Auspicious Day
Down the Memory Lane Volume 14 Issues 1 January, 2024 Millions of people worldwide believe certain days are auspicious and specific times in a day are auspicious. There will be millions of days that are not auspicious and billions of hours that are not auspicious if we get into this belief system. Just as I […]
The Hidden Caffeine
Editorial Volume 14 Issues 1 January, 2024 Caffeine is the most commonly used psychoactive drug in the world. The recently launched ICD – 11 (International Classification of Diseases) includes a dedicated section on disorders due to caffeine use under the broader category of disorders related to substance use. While caffeine dependence is not yet included […]