Author: Mind Healing with Ghazala

New uniform, new class, new teacher — and a stomach full of butterflies. Back to school anxiety is one of the most common childhood worries, affecting everyone from first-time kindergarteners to teenagers starting a new school. A little nervousness is healthy; it means your child cares. But when the worry turns into tears every morning, stomach aches with no medical cause, or outright refusal to go, parents need a plan. The good news: back to school anxiety is highly manageable, and the strategies below work for most children within the first few weeks. Key Points Back to school anxiety is…

In Pakistan and across South Asia, grandparents and parenting go hand in hand. For millions of families, Dada, Dadi, Nana, and Nani are not occasional visitors — they are daily co-parents who feed, scold, spoil, and love the children under the same roof. This can be one of the greatest gifts a child receives. It can also be one of the biggest sources of tension in a marriage. The difference is rarely about love; it is about clarity. When everyone knows their role, grandparents and parenting blend into something beautiful. When roles blur, even small disagreements about bedtime or biscuits…

In Pakistan, a young man begins hearing voices. He grows suspicious, stops sleeping, accuses his family of poisoning him. What happens next depends less on medicine than on meaning: does his family see a dimaghi bimari — a brain illness needing a doctor — or a case of possession, black magic, or madness to be hidden? For too many Pakistani families, the answer is the second, and the consequences are measured in years of untreated psychosis, chained bodies at shrines, shattered marriage prospects, and mothers who suffer in silence because speaking the truth would brand the whole family. This guide…

When someone you love develops schizophrenia, the ground shifts under the whole family. You may grieve the person they were, fear the person they seem to be becoming, and feel utterly unprepared for the role suddenly assigned to you: part nurse, part advocate, part crisis manager — while still trying to be a parent, spouse, sibling, or child. There is no training for this. But there is knowledge, and knowledge changes everything: families who understand schizophrenia cut their loved one’s relapse risk dramatically, navigate crises with less trauma, and — just as important — survive the journey themselves. This guide…

Of all mental health conditions, schizophrenia may be the most buried under mythology. Movies portray people with schizophrenia as violent killers. Casual conversation uses “schizophrenic” as a synonym for contradictory or crazy. Well-meaning people repeat “facts” — about split personalities, hopelessness, or bad parenting — that range from outdated to entirely false. These are not harmless misunderstandings. Myths delay treatment, justify discrimination in jobs and marriages, isolate families in shame, and in some parts of the world, lead to chaining and abuse instead of medical care. This article takes the most persistent myths about schizophrenia and answers each with the…

Imagine waking up every day feeling trapped in a fog of anxiety and depression, searching for relief but finding little. Many wonder, “Does Spravato help with anxiety?” This treatment offers hope to those dealing with both conditions. Anxiety has become a growing concern for many, with recent data revealing a significant rise in its prevalence. American Psychiatric Association 2024 report highlights that 43% of U.S. adults now feel more anxious than they did the previous year. This marks a steady increase from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022. This upward trend underscores the profound impact of stress, sleep issues,…

A diagnosis of schizophrenia can feel like a door closing. For the person diagnosed and for their family, the fear is often the same: is this the end of a normal life? The honest, evidence-based answer is no. Schizophrenia is one of the most treatable serious mental illnesses in medicine. Antipsychotic medications control symptoms for the majority of people who take them consistently, and modern psychosocial treatments — therapy designed for psychosis, family education, supported employment, skills training — help people rebuild the lives the illness interrupted. Recovery, in the fullest sense, is not only possible; it is common. This…

Navigating college and university life can be both exciting and challenging. While it’s a time for growth, learning, and independence, many students experience stress and anxiety due to a variety of factors. Identifying these causes is the first step to managing them effectively. In this blog, we explore 50 common causes of stress and anxiety in students and offer actionable tips to overcome them, especially for college and university students. 1. Academic Pressure Students often feel overwhelmed by the need to perform well in exams, complete assignments, and meet high academic expectations. How to Overcome: 2. Time Management Issues Balancing…

In Pakistan, thousands of people live with borderline personality disorder without ever hearing its name. They know they feel too much, love too fiercely, and fall apart too easily — but when they seek help, they are told they have “depression,” or worse, told nothing at all and sent home with the judgment that they are simply “dramatic,” “attention-seeking,” or “too sensitive.” Women, in particular, have their very real suffering dismissed in gendered language that would never be used for a physical illness. This article is for them, and for the families who love them: a clear picture of BPD…

Success and fulfilment are not found anymore by squeezing the remaining minutes out of the day. The thing is, it’s about something other than managing your Time. It’s about managing your mind. Unlike traditional time management, which relies on productivity through scheduling and prioritization of tasks, it neglects the most powerful resource available at your disposal—your mental state. This in-depth guide will cover mind management, its principles, benefits, and some actionable strategies. You can improve yourself by shifting your focus off the clock and onto your thoughts. For more insights, watch my video, “Mind Management Not Time Management: Principles of…