The turbulent tides of adolescence are marked by significant emotional difficulties. As teens battle their emotional ups and downs, it’s no easy feat for the parents as well. As adolescents strive for autonomy and identity, parents grapple with the r ...
Signs you need to watch out for before your first PERIOD!
Have you found yourself checking up articles on Menstruation lately? Did your parents’ give you the period talk yet? Do you still feel confused about Periods? Do you feel an overwhelming sense of anxiety on distress because you still feel very unprep ...
Facts and Myths about Depression
We have heard a lot of stories about people in our family or close friend circle, where they are being described as someone who has lost his/her mind or is mental and is deemed as a burden to the society. The issue here is depression has been a part ...
Teenage Depression – Why it may happen?
Depression is on the rise among children and adolescents. According to the World Health Organization, depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents.ThatMate tries to decipher a few causes for this alarming condit ...
Am I Really Depressed?
The girl sat on her bed, staring at the wall in front. She seemed tired for a girl who had just woken up after a long night’s sleep. It took her immense strength to step out of bed and begin her day. At that moment, her mother peeped into the room. W ...
Impact of Sexual Violations
“Its really bad she had to go through the harassment and relive it in the court of law. But somewhere she had it coming! Why did she have to stay there so late? What do you expect when you hang out with so many guys?!”And the comments go on like a li ...
The Burden of Broken Relationships
The mobile screen was lit up in an otherwise dark room. The text ‘I don’t think it’s working out anymore. The spark has faded and I feel like I don’t know this person before me’ eerily shone and illuminated her face. Relentless thoughts ran across he ...
Stress Management
The challenges, turmoil, and demands of life never stop coming in. And our constant struggle to appraise the environment and deal with any issues that may arise seems relentless. Stress can take many forms and the events leading up to stress may vary ...
Stress & Wellbeing
Ever felt unable to deal with what life throws at you? Overwhelmed and exhausted tackling life’s problems? Yes? Then that’s what stress looks like!Considering the interesting times we live in, and the intense dynamics of contemporary living, the majo ...
Psychological Impact of Work on Adults
One-third of our adult life is spent at the workplace, which is often recognized by many as their second home. We work in coordination with colleagues, share space, enjoy achievements, and overcome obstacles as part of a healthy work environment. Ho ...