Stories By Sherina Poyyail
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Mental Health
Why the Mental Health Discourse in India Needs to Focus on Social Realities
January 6, 2021Mental health training needs to take into account the levels of marginalization and inequality that people...
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Well-Being
Experiencing Smell Loss Due to COVID-19? Lemon and Rose Could Help
January 4, 2021Smell loss can affect a person's quality of life, perception of flavour, and ability to detect...
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Mental Health
How Fatphobia by Doctors Stops People From Getting Medical Help
December 11, 2020Studies have shown that fatphobic attitudes by medical professionals could hinder the communication between them and...
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Parenting
Want Children to Learn Empathy and Social Skills? Let Them Play With Dolls
November 23, 2020Playing with dolls activates parts of the brain associated with social processing and helps children pick...
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Gender
Fair-Skinned Influencers Need to Stop Capitalizing on the Brown Beauty Movement
November 19, 2020As the 'dark skin is beautiful' movement grows, some brands and influencers need to reconsider their...
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Mental Health
Your Family Tested Positive for COVID-19, What Next?
November 17, 2020With COVID-19 rates still spiking, here's how you can prepare to deal with it if it...
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Inclusion
Why “Deaf U” Needs to Relook at their Attempt to Represent the Deaf Community
November 12, 2020Two prominent voices from the Black deaf creatives community reflect on why the Netflix show "Deaf...
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Mental Health
Why Are Unqualified Influencers Doling Out Skincare and Mental Health Advice?
October 30, 2020With limited regulations in the content space, Indian influencers are getting away with monetizing services they...
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Mental Health
How Misrepresentation of Adderall in Pop Culture Impacts People With ADHD
October 26, 2020From songs like "Addy" to shows like "Grown-ish," Adderall is often depicted as a stimulant that...