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Research, clinical studies and mental health insights from our team.

Prajavani clipping on a Cadabam's study showing mental health challenges are higher among women, with a quote from Neha Cadabam

Prajavani • 2026-10-12

Mental Health Issues Higher Among Women, Finds Cadabam's Study — Prajavani

Prajavani reported on a Cadabam's Hospitals analysis of 77,568 consultations on its AI-based MindTalk platform: seven in ten mental health enquiries came from women, and the concerns people raised shifted clearly with age — attention and hyperactivity issues among 18–25-year-olds, addiction among 26–35-year-olds.

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Bangalore Mirror coverage — 'When two isn't always company: Polycules enter therapist's office', featuring Neha Cadabam of Cadabam's Hospitals

Bangalore Mirror • 2026-09-01

When Two Isn't Always Company: Polycules Enter the Therapist's Office

Bangalore Mirror reports that Bengaluru psychologists are seeing more individuals and couples seek therapy around consensual non-monogamous relationships. Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, explains that the rise reflects greater openness in seeking support — not necessarily more people choosing polyamory — and that distress usually arises when expectations, boundaries or emotional needs go unspoken.

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The Hindu coverage of a Cadabam's Hospitals clinical study finding family conflict outweighs academic stress in students' mental health struggles

The Hindu • 2026-08-04

The Hindu features Cadabam's Hospitals clinical study — family conflict outweighs academic stress in student mental health

The Hindu reported on a Cadabam's Hospitals clinical study drawing on 58,000+ student touchpoints across 3,569 counselling sessions in Bengaluru schools and colleges, which found that family conflict (14%) outranks academic stress (10%) as a reason students seek psychological support — with anxiety the leading concern (29%) and PU students showing the highest self-harm concerns. Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director, Cadabam's Hospitals, called for emotionally safe environments where students feel heard without fear of judgement.

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NDTV Health feature with Neha Cadabam on high-functioning depression — feeling empty but functioning normally

NDTV Health • 2026-07-26

Neha Cadabam on High-Functioning Depression — NDTV Health

Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, speaks to NDTV Health on high-functioning depression — how people can appear completely fine on the outside while silently struggling, and why functioning and wellbeing are never the same thing.

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Health and Me feature — Gaming Addiction in Teens: a psychologist answers parents' FAQs on the early warning signs

Health and Me • 2026-07-03

Is Your Teen Addicted to Gaming? A Psychologist Answers Parents' Biggest Questions

Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, answers parents' biggest questions about gaming addiction in children and teens — explaining when gaming becomes a concern and the emotional needs behind it — as featured in Health and Me.

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Times Now feature with Neha Cadabam on Personality Dysmorphia — why burnout is often mistaken for introversion

Times Now • 2026-06-04

Is It Introversion or Burnout? Neha Cadabam in Times Now on Personality Dysmorphia

Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, unpacks Personality Dysmorphia in Times Now — explaining why chronic burnout, overstimulation, and emotional exhaustion are often mistaken for introversion.

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Only My Health feature with Neha Cadabam on how late-night horror and crime content keeps the nervous system on alert and disrupts sleep

Only My Health • 2026-06-04

Your Brain Can't Tell It's Fiction — Neha Cadabam on Screen Content & Sleep

Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, explains why the brain responds to on-screen horror and crime as real danger — keeping the nervous system on alert and disrupting sleep — as featured in Only My Health.

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The New Indian Express coverage of Bengaluru topping metro cities in suicide rate as per NCRB 2024 data

The New Indian Express • 2026-06-01

Bengaluru Tops Metro Cities in Suicide Rate, NCRB Data Shows — Experts Warn of a Hidden Mental Health Crisis

NCRB 2024 data shows Bengaluru's suicide rate stands at 28.3 per lakh — the highest among Indian metros. Cadabam's Hospitals' Neha Cadabam and other experts cite work pressure, isolation, and rising costs as key factors.

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The Indian Express coverage of the 'Ozempic personality' and how weight-loss drugs may affect emotions and motivation

The Indian Express • 2026-05-25

Ozempic Personality: How Weight Loss Drugs May Affect Your Emotions and Identity

Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist at Cadabam's Hospitals, explains how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can trigger emotional disconnect and reshape identity — as featured in The Indian Express.

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Vijaya Karnataka article clipping — ಮಗು ಆದ ನಂತರ ಅನೇಕ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತರನ್ನು ಕಳೆದುಕೊಂಡ್ರಂತೆ ನಟಿ ನೇಹಾ ಧೂಪಿಯಾ, ಸಂಬಂಧಗಳು ಭಾವನಾತ್ಮಕವಾಗಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಬದಲಾಗುತ್ತವೆ? (Neha Dhupia lost many friends after having a child: how do relationships change emotionally?)

Vijaya Karnataka • 2026-05-01

Neha Dhupia Lost Many Friends After Motherhood: How Relationships Change Emotionally — Neha Cadabam in Vijaya Karnataka (ಮಗು ಆದ ನಂತರ ಸಂಬಂಧಗಳು ಹೇಗೆ ಬದಲಾಗುತ್ತವೆ?)

For Mother's Day, Vijaya Karnataka picked up actor Neha Dhupia's admission that she lost touch with many friends after having children, and asked Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist at Cadabam's Mindtalk, why. In this Kannada-language feature she explained how a couple shifts from a two-person system to a more unstable three-person one, why a mother's limited attachment bandwidth is redirected to the infant, the identity shift of 'matrescence', and why friendships are redrawn.

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The Times of India article clipping — Swipe fatigue to real meets: Bengaluru's shift to offline connections

The Times of India • 2026-04-28

Swipe Fatigue to Real Meets: Bengaluru's Shift to Offline Connections — Neha Cadabam in The Times of India

The Times of India reported on Bengaluru's weekend shift from dating apps to speed dating, stranger meetups and, more quietly, discreet dating platforms. Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist at Cadabam's Hospitals, explained why fast formats prioritise immediacy over depth, what the rise of discreet dating apps says about unmet emotional needs in marriages, and how the pandemic left a heightened urgency to connect in real life.

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The Indian Express article clipping — From Silicon Valley to Bengaluru: Why a $6 million US verdict on screen addiction is a wake-up call for Indian parents

The Indian Express • 2026-04-09

From Silicon Valley to Bengaluru: Why a $6 Million US Verdict on Screen Addiction Is a Wake-Up Call for Indian Parents — Dr Arohi Vardhan in The Indian Express

After a Los Angeles jury ordered Meta and Google to pay $6 million over the addictive design of their platforms, The Indian Express spoke to Dr Arohi Vardhan, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Cadabam's Hospitals Bengaluru, who sees problematic screen use in most young patients. She explained that the warning sign is not how long children use screens but how they react when they cannot, how the pandemic made screen exposure premature, and how to tell whether digital addiction is the primary problem or a way of coping with something else.

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New Indian Express coverage of the Sarthaka Baduku launch on early mental health support

New Indian Express • 2026-03-24

Early Mental Health Support Can Change Lives

New Indian Express spotlights a core message from the Sarthaka Baduku launch — mental health awareness must begin long before a crisis, and early intervention can change lives.

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The New Indian Express • 2026-03-24

New Indian Express Highlights the Need for Early Mental Health Intervention

The New Indian Express's coverage of the Sarthaka Baduku launch underscored the value of recognising emotional distress early — and the role of counselling and preventive care among young people and schools.

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Prajavani coverage of the Sarthaka Baduku launch on seeking mental health support

Prajavani • 2026-03-24

Prajavani Highlights the Importance of Seeking Mental Health Support

Prajavani's coverage of the Sarthaka Baduku launch carried Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Swamiji's message — that mental illnesses deserve the same recognition, compassion, and treatment as physical health conditions.

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Star of Mysore coverage of the Sarthaka Baduku launch on early mental health support

Star of Mysore • 2026-03-24

Star of Mysore Highlights the Importance of Early Mental Health Support

Star of Mysore's coverage of the Sarthaka Baduku launch spotlighted early recognition of emotional distress and access to counselling, psychiatric care, and community support — with schools playing a key role in spotting warning signs.

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Vijaya Karnataka coverage of the Sarthaka Baduku launch on breaking mental health stigma

Vijaya Karnataka • 2026-03-24

Vijaya Karnataka Highlights the Need to Break Mental Health Stigma

Vijaya Karnataka's coverage of the Sarthaka Baduku launch spotlights why mental health belongs in mainstream conversation — and how breaking stigma opens the door to help-seeking and change.

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Vijaya Karnataka article clipping — ಅನಾರೋಗ್ಯದ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಗಾತಿಯು ತಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರೀತಿಪಾತ್ರರನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ಬೆಂಬಲಿಸಬಹುದು? (How can a partner support their loved one during illness?)

Vijaya Karnataka • 2026-03-17

How Can a Partner Support a Loved One Through Illness? Lessons from Shivarajkumar's Son-in-Law — Dr Anitha Bharathan of Cadabam's in Vijaya Karnataka

After Dr Dileep, son-in-law of actor Shivarajkumar, spoke of pausing his medical practice for a year while his wife Nirupama was unwell, Vijaya Karnataka asked Dr Anitha Bharathan, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Cadabam's Hospitals, how a partner can support a loved one through serious illness. In this Kannada-language feature she covered the emotional challenges couples face, how to give support without overwhelming the patient, communication strategies for a medical crisis, balancing hope with reality, and the warning signs of caregiver burnout.

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Vijaya Karnataka article clipping — ಅನೇಕರಿಗೆ ರಾತ್ರಿ ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ನಿದ್ದೆ ಬಾರದಿರಲು ಕಾರಣವೇನು? (Why do many people struggle to sleep properly at night?)

Vijaya Karnataka • 2026-03-11

Why Do So Many People Struggle to Sleep at Night? Dr Priya Raghavan of Cadabam's Explains in Vijaya Karnataka (ಅನೇಕರಿಗೆ ರಾತ್ರಿ ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ ನಿದ್ದೆ ಬಾರದಿರಲು ಕಾರಣವೇನು?)

In a Kannada-language feature for Vijaya Karnataka, Dr Priya Raghavan, Senior Psychiatrist at Cadabam's Hospitals, explained why some people feel sleepy by day yet cannot fall asleep at night. The cause is a circadian rhythm out of step with the natural day-night cycle, driven by evening screen use and blue light, irregular sleep schedules, daytime naps, caffeine, inactivity and stress, and sometimes by sleep disorders such as delayed sleep phase syndrome or insomnia.

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The Better India article clipping — How a Bengaluru Mother Looked Past Mental Health Stigma To Get Her Teenage Son the Help He Needed

The Better India • 2026-03-03

How a Bengaluru Mother Looked Past Mental Health Stigma to Get Her Teenage Son the Help He Needed — The Better India on Cadabams

The Better India told the stories of two families who overcame stigma to seek care at Cadabams: a Bengaluru mother whose son spiralled under exam pressure and is now stable seven years on, and a family whose 77-year-old mother recovered from a manic episode through patient, structured care. Sandesh Cadabam, Managing Director of Cadabams Group, and Dr Anitha Bharathan, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, explained why self-blame keeps Indian families from seeking help and how Mindtalk extends support between sessions.

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The New Indian Express article clipping — Social media influences behaviour: Doctors

The New Indian Express • 2026-03-02

Social Media Influences Behaviour: Doctors — Dr Arun Kumar of Cadabam's in The New Indian Express on Viral Stunts, Road Rage and Reward

The New Indian Express examined how reckless driving and stunt videos going viral are reshaping how young people perceive risk and recognition. Dr Arun Kumar, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Cadabam's Hospitals, explained why content that triggers anger, shock or fear spreads fastest, how algorithms amplify aggression, and why people confronted over risky behaviour react defensively when risk-taking has become tied to identity and social approval.

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The Times of India article clipping — Showing up, breaking down: AI fears, tough market push up presenteeism

The Times of India • 2026-03-01

Showing Up, Breaking Down: AI Fears and a Tough Market Push Up Presenteeism — Neha Cadabam in The Times of India

The Times of India reported that fears of AI-driven job losses and a rough job market are pushing Bengaluru professionals into presenteeism, showing up every day while struggling with exhaustion, anxiety and depression. Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, explained how mental exhaustion quietly erodes the quality of work and why employees still hesitate to claim mental health leave.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'It irritates me': When Kajol explained why Shah Rukh Khan's 'gentleman' persona is both admirable and exhausting

The Indian Express • 2026-02-24

'It Irritates Me': Kajol on Why Shah Rukh Khan's 'Gentleman' Persona Is Both Admirable and Exhausting — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express

Kajol once said the thing she loves most about Shah Rukh Khan, that he is always a gentleman, is also the thing that irritates her. The Indian Express asked Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, why we get irritated by the very traits we admire in people close to us, whether always performing a composed role leads to burnout, and how to hold admiration and irritation together in a healthy way.

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The Times of India article clipping — Music speaks as words fail: Nimhans turns rhythm into stroke rehabilitation tool in Bengaluru

The Times of India • 2026-02-09

Music Speaks as Words Fail: How Bengaluru Clinicians Are Turning Rhythm into a Rehabilitation Tool — Neha Cadabam in The Times of India

The Times of India reported on NIMHANS' Music Cognition Lab, where neuropsychologists use rhythm, metronomes and rhythmic speech to help stroke patients regain speech, memory and numerical skills. Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, described how Cadabam's integrates music into personalised recovery plans for patients with traumatic brain injuries, identified through multidisciplinary assessment rather than used as a standalone intervention.

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News9 article clipping — In a social media-addicted world, is mental wellbeing taking a backseat?

News9 • 2026-02-06

In a Social Media-Addicted World, Is Mental Wellbeing Taking a Backseat? — Neha Cadabam Answers on News9

Responding to the Economic Survey 2025-26's warning on digital addiction, Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, shared Cadabam's clinical data with News9: nearly 38% of patients aged 22 to 38 seeking help for work-related mental health concerns named excessive social media use as their main way of coping, over 60% scroll for two to three hours late at night believing it helps them decompress, and nearly half wait six months or more before seeking help.

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Health Shots article clipping — Is social media making you tired? Psychologist explains everything about digital burnout

Health Shots • 2026-02-01

Is Social Media Making You Tired? Neha Cadabam Explains Digital Burnout on Health Shots

Health Shots asked Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, why hours of scrolling after work leave people heavier and more tired rather than rested. She explained how constant stimulation keeps the brain alert when it should be powering down, why professionals in their 20s and 30s are most affected, how the dopamine loop makes scrolling hard to stop, and shared eight practical ways to use social media without letting it drain you.

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Times Now article clipping — Economic Survey Flags Digital Addiction Risk as Doctors Warn of Mental Health Fallout

Times Now • 2026-01-29

Economic Survey Flags Digital Addiction Risk as Doctors Warn of Mental Health Fallout — Neha Cadabam in Times Now

After India's Economic Survey flagged digital addiction as a growing systemic risk, Times Now spoke to Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, who described a sharp rise in students and young adults presenting with anxiety, depression, stress and sleep problems where excessive screen exposure is a common underlying factor, and warned that many do not recognise the problem until it affects studies, work or emotional stability.

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The Gourmet Edit article clipping — The 5-5-5 Technique: The Quiet Ritual Calming Overstimulated Minds

The Gourmet Edit • 2026-01-20

The 5-5-5 Technique: The Quiet Ritual Calming Overstimulated Minds — Neha Cadabam in The Gourmet Edit on Why the Body Settles First

The Gourmet Edit explored the 5-5-5 breathing technique, a fifteen-second ritual for resetting an overstimulated nervous system. Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist at Cadabams Mindtalk, explained that the practice is rooted in polyvagal theory, moving the body out of fight-or-flight into a rest-and-restore state, stimulating the vagus nerve and improving heart rate variability, and why somatic regulation often comes before cognitive clarity.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'Bahut darr lagta hai akelepan mein': Psychologist analyses Bharti Singh's persistent fear of being alone at home, work, or while travelling that stems from her childhood

The Indian Express • 2026-01-16

'Bahut Darr Lagta Hai Akelepan Mein': Bharti Singh's Fear of Being Alone — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express on How Childhood Shapes Adult Anxiety

After comedian Bharti Singh spoke about her persistent fear of being alone, tracing it to childhood evenings spent outside a dark house, The Indian Express asked Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, how early experiences wire the nervous system to treat solitude as danger, when discomfort becomes an anxiety pattern, and how adults can gently retrain themselves to feel safe alone.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'I'm just a 12th pass': What Deepika Padukone's success journey despite limited education teaches us about prioritising personal fulfilment

The Indian Express • 2026-01-10

'I'm Just a 12th Pass': What Deepika Padukone's Success Teaches Us About Personal Fulfilment — Cadabam's Psychologist Neha Parashar in The Indian Express

Deepika Padukone once said she is 'just a 12th pass' whose parents initially struggled with her choice to model instead of finishing a degree. The Indian Express asked Neha Parashar, Senior Psychologist at Cadabam's Hospitals, why unconventional careers are frowned upon in Indian families, why the pressure is greater for women, and how visible creative success stories are shifting attitudes towards personal fulfilment.

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The Times of India article clipping — Mental healthcare moved from margins to daily life as clinics filled up and conversations opened across Bengaluru

The Times of India • 2025-12-29

Mental Healthcare Moved from the Margins to Daily Life in Bengaluru in 2025 — The Times of India on Cadabam's 250 to 300% Rise in OPD Visits

In its year-end review of Bengaluru's mental health landscape, The Times of India reported that clinics across the city saw 10% to 250% more walk-ins and in-patients in 2025, with Cadabam's Hospitals recording a 250 to 300% rise in OPD visits, a 40 to 42% rise in admissions and more couples seeking therapy. The report traced the shift to sustained awareness, institutional support and earlier help-seeking, while flagging cost barriers and rising concerns among children and adolescents.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'What have you done since Hotmail': Sabeer Bhatia says stigma around failure is so strong in India, people don't experiment

The Indian Express • 2025-12-29

'What Have You Done Since Hotmail?': Sabeer Bhatia on India's Stigma Around Failure — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express on Bouncing Back from Setbacks

After Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia argued that India's fear of failure and conformist education stop people from experimenting, The Indian Express asked Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, what repeated setbacks do to the mind. She explained how chronic stress and eroded self-esteem can lead to anxiety, depression and burnout, and why reframing failure as feedback is the key to bouncing back.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'Main overconfident ho gaya': Aamir Khan on facing back-to-back failures and what led to Laal Singh Chaddha's downfall; expert on how to recover mentally and professionally

The Indian Express • 2025-12-18

'Main Overconfident Ho Gaya': Aamir Khan on Back-to-Back Failures — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express on How to Recover Mentally and Professionally

After Aamir Khan admitted that overconfidence led to the costly failure of Laal Singh Chaddha, The Indian Express asked Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, how repeated success clouds judgement. She explained the 'illusion of control', the safeguards that prevent costly missteps, and how to recover from a major setback by reframing failure as feedback.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'Ladkiyaan pata nahi kya…': Malaika Arora reveals the one thing women don't need to rush into; psychologist explains why

The Indian Express • 2025-12-18

'Ladkiyaan Pata Nahi Kya…': Malaika Arora on Why Women Don't Need to Rush into Marriage — Cadabam's Psychologist Dr Anitha B in The Indian Express

After Malaika Arora said she would tell her younger self to take her time before marrying, The Indian Express asked Dr Anitha B, Clinical Psychologist at Cadabam's Hospitals, how marrying very young affects identity formation and later relationship satisfaction, what genuine readiness for commitment looks like, and how to tell openness to love again from a wish to fill an emotional void.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'Two sides to a coin': Rakul Preet Singh shares a simple mindset shift that can change how you see your life

The Indian Express • 2025-12-09

'Two Sides to a Coin': Rakul Preet Singh's Simple Mindset Shift — Cadabam's Psychologist Dr Anitha B in The Indian Express on Balancing Gratitude and Ambition

After Rakul Preet Singh described choosing gratitude over comparison as 'two sides to a coin', The Indian Express asked Dr Anitha B, Clinical Psychologist at Cadabam's Hospitals, how to balance healthy ambition with gratitude without guilt, and how to interrupt the comparison loop with internal benchmarks, stimulus control and grounding routines.

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Indian Startup Times article clipping — Cadabams Group Invests $7.3 Million in AI-Powered Mental Health Platform MindTalk

Indian Startup Times • 2025-11-11

Cadabams Group Invests $7.3 Million in AI-Powered Mental Health Platform MindTalk — Indian Startup Times

Indian Startup Times reported on Cadabams Group's $7.3 million (Rs 65 crore) investment in MindTalk, its AI-powered digital mental health platform, calling it one of the largest deep-tech initiatives in India's mental health sector. MindTalk pairs three decades of clinical expertise with a clinician-supervised deep agent model to deliver personalised therapy support, preventive screening and real-time mood tracking nationwide.

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YourStory article clipping — Cadabams Group invests $7.3M in AI-powered mental health platform MindTalk

YourStory • 2025-11-11

Cadabams Group Invests $7.3M in AI-Powered Mental Health Platform MindTalk — YourStory

YourStory covered Cadabams Group's $7.3 million (Rs 65 crore) investment in MindTalk, a 'Deep Agent' for mental health that combines large language models, conversational AI and adaptive learning under clinician supervision. Founded in 1991, Cadabams operates 42 centres across India and the Maldives, plans to expand to 150 to 160 centres with 3,500 beds, and aims to make MindTalk accessible to at least one million users.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'I am a bad mother and bad wife…Jo hai, hai': Kajol on being wrongfully labelled; psychologist explains the mental impact and strategies to cope

The Indian Express • 2025-11-11

'I Am a Bad Mother and Bad Wife… Jo Hai, Hai': Kajol on Being Wrongly Labelled — Cadabam's Psychologist Aparna Rani in The Indian Express on the Mental Impact of Labels

After Kajol brushed off being called a 'bad mother' and 'bad wife', The Indian Express asked Aparna Rani, Clinical Psychologist at Cadabam's Hospitals, what such labels do when they are internalised. She explained how they corrode the self-schema through cognitive dissonance and confirmation bias, how they spill into relationships as withdrawal, hypersensitivity and people-pleasing, and the reframing, self-compassion and boundary-setting strategies that help.

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Entrackr article clipping — Digital mental health platform MindTalk raises $7.3 Mn from Cadabams Group

Entrackr • 2025-11-11

Digital Mental Health Platform MindTalk Raises $7.3 Million from Cadabams Group — Entrackr on the Group's Deep-Tech Expansion

Entrackr reported that Cadabams Group has invested $7.3 million (Rs 65 crore) in MindTalk, its digital mental health platform built as a clinically supervised 'deep agent' for mental wellness. The funds will strengthen MindTalk's deep learning capabilities, AI infrastructure and clinical research integration over the next 12 to 18 months, as the group plans to grow from 42 centres to 150 to 160 centres with 3,500 beds.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'Main nashe me khaana banane lag jata hoon': Akshay Kumar on being an occasional light drinker; why forgotten passions and hobbies resurface after alcohol

The Indian Express • 2025-11-10

'Main Nashe Me Khaana Banane Lag Jata Hoon': Akshay Kumar on Being a Light Drinker — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express on Why Old Passions Resurface After Alcohol

Akshay Kumar once revealed that a single glass of wine is enough to get him going, and that while others dance or get angry, he starts cooking, a throwback to his days as a chef in Bangkok. The Indian Express asked Neha Cadabam, Executive Director and Senior Clinical Psychologist at Cadabam's Hospitals, why forgotten passions resurface after a drink, how the effect differs for rare, occasional and regular drinkers, and when relying on alcohol for release signals a deeper imbalance.

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Mid-day article clipping — Looking for a Therapist? Here Are the Organisations for Mental Health Therapy in Bengaluru

Mid-day • 2025-10-28

Looking for a Therapist? Mid-day Lists Cadabam's Among Bengaluru's Most Reputed Organisations for Mental Health Therapy

Mid-day's guide to Bengaluru's five most reputed mental health therapy organisations featured Cadabam's Hospitals and Group alongside NIMHANS, Untangle, Amaha and The Alternative Story. It highlighted Cadabam's three decades of psychiatric and psychological practice, its network of hospitals and rehabilitation centres, and its focus on recovery and reintegration, calling its Bengaluru facilities a bedrock of the city's mental health system.

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Glamsham article clipping — Deepika Padukone's Latest Project Will Blow Your Mind! Meta AI Partnership Revealed!

Glamsham • 2025-10-16

Deepika Padukone Becomes the Voice of Meta AI Days After Being Named India's First Mental Health Ambassador — Glamsham Cites Neha Cadabam

Glamsham reported on Deepika Padukone becoming the English voice of Meta AI across six countries, just days after she was named the Government of India's first Mental Health Ambassador. The report noted that experts such as Neha Cadabam of Cadabam's Hospitals welcomed the appointment, stressing the need to distinguish normal sadness from clinical depression to improve mental health awareness in India.

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News18 article clipping — Deepika Padukone Becomes New English Voice Of Meta AI In Six Countries

News18 • 2025-10-15

Deepika Padukone Becomes New English Voice of Meta AI in Six Countries — News18 Cites Neha Cadabam on Mental Health

News18 reported on Deepika Padukone joining Meta as the new English voice of Meta AI across India, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, days after she was named the Government of India's first Mental Health Ambassador. The report noted that experts like Neha Cadabam, Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, applauded the initiative, emphasising that understanding the difference between sadness and depression remains key to addressing stigma in India.

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Times Now article clipping — 'Mental Health Should Be Embraced, Not Shamed,' Deepika Padukone on becoming Government of India's first Mental Health Ambassador

Times Now • 2025-10-12

'Mental Health Should Be Embraced, Not Shamed': Deepika Padukone Becomes India's First Mental Health Ambassador — Neha Cadabam in Times Now on When to Seek Help

As Deepika Padukone became the Government of India's first Mental Health Ambassador, Times Now turned to Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, on why stigma persists. She explained the difference between normal sadness and depression, when to seek professional help, and the small daily practices that build long-term resilience.

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The New Indian Express article clipping — Parents sue OpenAI over teen's suicide, experts call for urgent AI regulation in mental health

The New Indian Express • 2025-10-10

Parents Sue OpenAI Over Teen's Suicide, Experts Call for Urgent AI Regulation — The New Indian Express on Cadabams Group's Mindtalk and Safe AI in Mental Health

On World Mental Health Day, The New Indian Express reported on the lawsuit against OpenAI over a 16-year-old's suicide and the growing call for AI regulation in mental health. It featured Cadabams Group's Mindtalk, an AI agent trained on the group's 32 years of psychiatric practice, with Managing Director Sandesh Cadabam, Executive Director Neha Cadabam and CTO Kushal Raju explaining its de-escalation protocols and the principle that AI is an enabler, not a replacement, for professional care.

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The Indian Express article clipping — Holding your phone in this posture is giving you anxiety

The Indian Express • 2025-10-06

Holding Your Phone in This Posture Is Giving You Anxiety — Dr Priya Raghavan in The Indian Express on How Slouching Shapes Your Mood

After a chiropractor's viral reel claimed slouching over your phone causes anxiety, The Indian Express asked Dr Priya Raghavan, Consultant Psychiatrist at Cadabam's Hospitals, whether science backs it up. Her answer: through embodied cognition, a hunched posture signals low energy and threat to the brain, worsens existing anxiety and low mood within minutes, and builds a negative emotional baseline over time. She shared four practical fixes.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'In North India, sons-in-law are like Gods': Kusha Kapila wants to be a 'ghamandi Indian damaad' for a day

The Indian Express • 2025-09-27

'In North India, Sons-in-Law Are Like Gods': Kusha Kapila on the Indian Damaad — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express on Welcoming a Daughter-in-Law

After Kusha Kapila joked that she wants to be a 'ghamandi Indian damaad' for a day, pointing to how sons-in-law are treated like royalty while daughters-in-law face endless expectations, The Indian Express asked Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, how families can build a genuinely welcoming home for a new daughter-in-law and how newly married women can set healthy boundaries.

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Deccan Herald article clipping — Breakups to marital discord: Bengaluru's suicide helplines flooded with relationship woes

Deccan Herald • 2025-09-10

Breakups to Marital Discord: Bengaluru's Suicide Helplines Flooded with Relationship Woes — Deccan Herald

Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, Deccan Herald's Metrolife spoke to Bengaluru's crisis helplines about who calls and why. Dr Anitha Bharathan, who manages Cadabam's 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis helpline, shared that it handled over 17,000 calls between June and September 2025 — nearly 8,000 of them suicide-related — with most callers being adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, toxic relationships, addiction, and trauma.

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NDTV article clipping — Why Shrekking and Monkey-Barring Are Ruining Romance for Gen Z

NDTV • 2025-08-30

Why Shrekking and Monkey-Barring Are Ruining Romance for Gen Z — Cadabam's Mindtalk Expert Neha Parashar in NDTV on Toxic Dating Trends

NDTV decoded two of Gen Z's newest dating terms, 'Shrekking' and 'monkey-barring', with Neha Parashar, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Relationship Expert at Cadabam's Mindtalk. She explained why dating down on purpose treats partners as risk shields, why lining up a new partner before leaving the old one denies both people honest consent, and how choice overload, swipe fatigue and rejection sensitivity are driving these defensive habits.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'A lot of you are scared of data…': Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson claims therapy lowered his Alzheimer's risk marker by 28%; here's what an expert wants you to know

The Indian Express • 2025-08-24

Bryan Johnson Claims Therapy Lowered His Alzheimer's Risk Marker by 28% — Dr Priya Raghavan in The Indian Express on What the Science Really Says

After tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson claimed hyperbaric oxygen therapy cut his p-tau 217 Alzheimer's marker by 28%, The Indian Express asked Dr Priya Raghavan, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Cadabam's Hospitals, how reliable the new Lumipulse G blood test is, whether the therapy is proven, and the risks of measuring biomarkers too early or too often.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'I feel like it's a little too much now': When Anushka Sharma revealed the biggest turn off in men; why certain behaviours can be dealbreakers

The Indian Express • 2025-08-20

'I Feel Like It's a Little Too Much Now': Anushka Sharma's Biggest Turn-Off — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express on Why Certain Behaviours Become Dealbreakers

After Anushka Sharma named men who take their shirts off and pose as her biggest turn-off, The Indian Express asked Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, why certain behaviours and fashion choices become dealbreakers, how to balance confidence with self-awareness, and how social conditioning shapes what we find attractive.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'Fridge cigarette' is Gen Z's new stress ritual

The Indian Express • 2025-08-20

'Fridge Cigarette' Is Gen Z's New Stress Ritual — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express on When a Comfort Habit Becomes an Emotional Crutch

The Indian Express examined the 'fridge cigarette', Gen Z's TikTok-coined ritual of cracking open a cold Diet Coke for a mental reset. Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, explained why such small rituals feel so comforting, when reliance on a fizzy drink for stress relief becomes an emotional crutch, and how young people can keep the habit in balance.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'I don't want to be a…': Yuvraj Singh reflects on his father's tough love and not using the same parenting approach on his children; expert on avoiding projection

The Indian Express • 2025-08-19

'I Don't Want to Be a Coach to My Kids': Yuvraj Singh on His Father's Tough Love — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express on Avoiding Projection in Parenting

After Yuvraj Singh said he wants to be a dad, not a coach, to his children, unlike his own upbringing under Yograj Singh, The Indian Express asked Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, how children raised in highly goal-driven homes build an identity of their own, what Yuvraj's shift signifies, and how parents can support a child's ambitions without projecting unfulfilled dreams onto them.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'I had the American dream, but I dropped it': 4 family members share the unseen toll of cancer caregiving in India

The Indian Express • 2025-08-18

'I Had the American Dream, but I Dropped It': The Unseen Toll of Cancer Caregiving in India — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express

The Indian Express spoke to four family members who paused education, quit jobs and gave up life abroad to care for parents with cancer, and found exhaustion, financial strain and trauma that India's healthcare system barely acknowledges. Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist at Cadabam's Hospitals, explained why cultural expectations of duty leave caregivers unable to voice their distress, and why flashbacks, anxiety and purposelessness often follow once the caregiving role ends.

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The Indian Express article clipping — Bhagyashree suggests humming 'Om' early morning to clear your chakras

The Indian Express • 2025-08-09

Bhagyashree Suggests Humming 'Om' Early Morning to Clear Your Chakras — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express on What It Really Does to the Nervous System

After actor Bhagyashree recommended humming 'Om' every morning to open the chakras and calm the nervous system, The Indian Express asked Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, whether the claim holds up. Her answer: humming does influence the autonomic nervous system by regulating breathing, raising nitric oxide levels and stimulating the vagus nerve, which promotes relaxation and can ease the transition into deeper sleep.

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The Indian Express article clipping — All about the dating app swipe culture habit driven by self-obsession, not connection

The Indian Express • 2025-08-05

Ego Scrolling: The Dating App Swipe Habit Driven by Self-Obsession, Not Connection — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express

The Indian Express examined 'ego scrolling', the habit of swiping through dating apps for validation rather than connection. Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, explained how to recognise the pattern in yourself, the emotional toll it takes on people genuinely looking for a relationship, why it appeals to those with avoidant attachment styles, and how to swipe more intentionally.

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The Indian Express article clipping — Could gene editing eliminate Down syndrome? Japanese researchers explore bold new CRISPR method

The Indian Express • 2025-07-28

Could Gene Editing Eliminate Down Syndrome? Japanese Researchers Explore a Bold New CRISPR Method — Dr Arohi Vardhan in The Indian Express

After researchers at Japan's Mie University used CRISPR-Cas9 to remove the extra chromosome 21 that causes Down syndrome in lab-grown cells, The Indian Express asked Dr Arohi Vardhan, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Cadabam's Hospitals, how significant the feat is, what stands between the lab and real therapies, the risks of prenatal editing, and the ethical questions it raises about how society values human diversity.

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The Indian Express article clipping — What it means to be a 'yellow person' and why this emotionally intelligent archetype resonates with Gen Z and Millennials

The Indian Express • 2025-07-18

What It Means to Be a 'Yellow Person' and Why This Emotionally Intelligent Archetype Resonates with Gen Z and Millennials — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express

The Indian Express explored the internet's 'yellow person', the warm, optimistic friend who makes everyone feel safe and seen. Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, explained what the archetype means in terms of emotional intelligence, why it resonates so strongly with Gen Z and Millennials, and how constantly being everyone's emotional anchor can quietly lead to compassion fatigue and burnout.

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The Indian Express article clipping — I am a neurologist, these are my top 10 lifestyle and dietary tips to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and promote healthy longevity

The Indian Express • 2025-07-14

A Neurologist's Top 10 Lifestyle and Dietary Tips for Healthy Longevity — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express on Why Social Connection Matters Most

The Indian Express examined a neurologist's ten habits for reducing chronic disease risk and promoting healthy longevity, and asked Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, which matters most for the brain. Her answer: meaningful social connection, which keeps the brain active, buffers chronic stress and lowers the risk of depression and anxiety linked to faster cognitive decline.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'I remember my paternal grandmother crying loudly': Ratna Pathak Shah on how sister Supriya's birth exposed deep-rooted bias within her family; how it shapes a child

The Indian Express • 2025-07-12

'I Remember My Paternal Grandmother Crying Loudly': Ratna Pathak Shah on Gender Bias at Home — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express on How It Shapes a Child

After actor Ratna Pathak Shah recalled her grandmother's dismay at the birth of her sister Supriya, The Indian Express asked Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, how such early messages shape a child's self-worth and views on gender, why patriarchy persists even in educated families, and how symbolic gestures like her father's can begin to change the story.

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The Indian Express article clipping — 'Thought I had it all right': Priya Sachdev on leaving her first marriage that seemed perfect on paper; what incompatibility looks like

The Indian Express • 2025-07-10

'Thought I Had It All Right': Priya Sachdev on Leaving a Marriage That Seemed Perfect on Paper — Neha Cadabam in The Indian Express on What Incompatibility Looks Like

After Priya Sachdev, wife of the late Sunjay Kapur, spoke about leaving a first marriage that looked perfect on paper, The Indian Express asked Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, about the emotional red flags people overlook and how to tell ordinary adjustment struggles from deeper, long-term incompatibility.

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The Hindu article clipping — More queer people seeking pre-requisite therapy before gender affirmation surgery: doctors

The Hindu • 2025-06-25

More Queer People Seeking Pre-Requisite Therapy Before Gender Affirmation Surgery — Dr. Deeksha Chadha in The Hindu

The Hindu reported that more queer people in Bengaluru are seeking the mandatory psychotherapy that precedes gender affirmation surgery, while far fewer seek help for the gender dysphoria, anxiety and stress that often come with it. Dr. Deeksha Chadha, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Cadabams Group, shared that her team now sees one to three such clients every week, most of them aged 16 to 18, and that family acceptance remains a major hurdle.

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The Times of India feature — 10 celebrities who faced mental health challenges and how they overcame them

The Times of India • 2025-06-16

When Celebrities Open Up on Mental Health Struggles — The Times of India on Bollywood Stars Breaking the Stigma

The Times of India profiled ten Bollywood celebrities, from Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan to Honey Singh, who have spoken openly about depression, anxiety, trauma and bipolar disorder, and how therapy, medication and support helped them recover. Their honesty is a reminder that healing is possible and that asking for help is a sign of courage, not weakness.

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Deccan Herald article clipping — Bengaluru: Counsellors report spike in online gambling addiction, 4 June 2025

Deccan Herald • 2025-06-04

Bengaluru: Counsellors Report Spike in Online Gambling Addiction — Deccan Herald Features Cadabam's Hospitals

Deccan Herald reported on a sharp rise in Bengalureans seeking help for online gambling addiction. Neha Cadabam, Senior Psychologist and Executive Director at Cadabam's Hospitals, shared that gambling and compulsive behaviour now make up 15% of OPD cases at the J P Nagar hospital and 8–10% of admissions at its rehabilitation facility near Kaggalipura, with enquiries peaking during the IPL cricket season.

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2021-03-15

Safeguarding Psychiatric Care: Cadabam’s Hospitals Launches Vaccination Drive For Their Patients and Residents

This vaccination drive is a step towards ensuring the continuous provision of mental health support to patients with complete protection.

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2021-01-21

Mental Health at the Forefront: Cadabam’s Hospitals Announces Vaccination Drive For Their Frontline Workers

Mental Health at the Forefront: Cadabam’s Hospitals Announces Vaccination Drive For Their Frontline Workers By:cadabamshospital Last Update:21 January,2021 Reading Time: 2 minutes This vaccination drive will

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2020-01-01

Bhumi Puja of Anvita - Long-term Residential Care Center

By:cadabamshospital Last Update:30 January,2021 Reading Time: 2 minutes This center will offer world-class facilities and personalised treatment plans for all psychiatric illnesses. Bangalore, 30th

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2020-01-01

Cadabam’s Hospitals and VPS healthcare join hands to fight the Mental Health crisis during COVID-19

Cadabam’s Hospitals, India’s premier Mental Healthcare brand is partnering with VPS Healthcare Abhu Dhabi to bring world-class treatment, infrastructure, and therapeutic approaches to the Middle East.

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2020-01-01

Mental Health and Relationships: Prioritising Wellbeing

By:cadabamshospital Last Update:16 February,2021 Reading Time: 2 minutes This event brought much-needed conversations on emotional wellness in relationships in the limelight. Bangalore, 14th Februar

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