Family and parenting counselling insights and parenting guidance from Trivandrum psychologist Rajula Maniyeri for Kerala families.
Postpartum Depression in India: Why the Numbers Run So High New motherhood is supposed to feel like joy. For a striking number of Indian mothers, it quietly does not. A pooled analysis of Indian studies, published in the WHO Bulletin, found that postpartum depression affects roughly 22% of Indian mothers, well above global pooled estimates
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Kerala Is Ageing: What the New Senior Citizens Policy Means for Elderly Mental Health in Kerala Elderly mental health in Kerala has finally entered official policy language. In May 2026 the Kerala government constituted a dedicated Department of Senior Citizens Welfare, the first of its kind in the state. The revised Kerala State Policy for
Why High Achievers Struggle to Express Feelings at Home Many parents arrive with a puzzling concern. Their child excels academically, behaves responsibly, and meets every expectation. Yet at home, the same child struggles to talk about feelings, withdraws emotionally, or avoids real conversation. High-achieving children often get described as mature, disciplined, and easy to manage.
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Bilingual Brain Benefits for Mental Health In Kerala, language is more than words. It shapes how people think, connect, and express who they are. Many move fluidly between Malayalam at home and English at work or online. This daily switch does more than change vocabulary. It gives the brain a genuine workout, and research increasingly
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Have you ever felt like you’re “too emotional” in relationships?Or wondered why you keep choosing emotionally unavailable partners?Or maybe you’re the one who pulls away the moment things get too close? As a female psychologist in Trivandrum who works closely with individuals, couples, and families, I can assure you—you’re not alone. In fact, the way
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When we talk about parenting and emotional support, the focus often falls on mothers. But as a lady psychologist in Trivandrum, I’ve witnessed something just as impactful—the vital role of fathers in shaping mental health and emotional intelligence. Fathers—whether emotionally present or absent—deeply influence how children view themselves, handle relationships, and manage emotions. In my
Father Figures and Emotional Intelligence: A Psychologist’s Perspective from Trivandrum Read More »
In every home—whether it’s in the heart of Trivandrum or a peaceful village on the outskirts—family conflicts are natural. Disagreements between parents and children, misunderstandings between couples, and silent tensions among siblings are all part of life. But when these issues are left unresolved, they can quietly damage relationships, emotional well-being, and even physical health.
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