Is the Indian Youth Mentally and Emotionally, OK?

Mid-Day features The Able Mind, a revolutionary app tackling the mental health crisis facing India's youth. A recent study found over 64% of young people experience emotional distress, but stigma prevents many from seeking help. The Able Mind steps in, offering affordable, 24/7 therapy support with experienced counselors in multiple languages, a...

Mental Wellness at Workplace: Strategies and Practices

Rajeev Vijayan, CEO of The Able Mind, talks about why companies should focus on their employees' mental health and why it isn't just good for the workers, it's actually good for business too! Traditionally, success in the workplace meant working long hours and competing fiercely with your colleagues. But things are changing. Today, more and more...

Are you in an on-and-off relationship? Here’s why it can be toxic

In her discussion on on-and-off relationships, relationship coach and psychotherapist Rohini Kesavan Rajeev highlights the toxicity and distress associated with such relationships. She explains that the cyclical nature of on-and-off relationships leads to increased self-doubt, emotional fatigue, deep insecurity, and vulnerability. Seeking profes...

Mental health + success: 5 entrepreneur hacks

In this article, Rajeev highlights the importance of mental health for entrepreneurs. He talks about how success in business not only requires hard work and planning but also a healthy mind. Rajeev also offers five tips to maintain mental health while striving for success: establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life, cultivating...

Budget 2024 Expectations, Batting for a resilient, inclusive future

The chronic under-investment in mental healthcare within Ayushman Bharat necessitates a paradigm shift in budgetary priorities. To build a comprehensive and accessible system for all Indians, we must implement targeted initiatives across three key pillars:De-stigmatisation and prevention: Launching national public awareness campaigns, integ...

What Is Anxiety Disorder? Rohini Rajeev shares 3 Ways To Cope With It

Anxiety disorders are more common among minorities, displaced individuals, and those with different abilities. Psychotherapist Rohini Kesavan Rajeev, Founder, The Able Mind, suggests three techniques to cope with anxiety disorders. These include grounding oneself, using techniques like the 5-4-3-2-1 method, practicing square breathing, and splas...

Do you need a mental health break from work? When is it a good idea?

The article offers a wide array of perspectives on taking mental health days off from work. Many experts have opined on the matter and shared ways to broach the topic under various circumstances.

How to strengthen mental health : Top 5 resilience-building strategies

The article takes it readers through the various resilience-building strategies that can be put in place to nurture solid mental health care in children from an early age.

10 Tips For A Healthy Relationship: How To Keep Your Partner Happy

Building a solid connection with your partner is the foundation of every healthy relationship. But how do we build this foundation? Our Founder and Senior Behavioural Health Practitioner Rohini Kesavan Rajeev suggests 10 tips to keep the partnership wholesome. Read on to enhance the quality of your relationship.

Work stress is harming you

The view of hustle culture as celebrated by mainstream media is counter-productive. Senior psychotherapist and founder of The Able Mind, Rohini Kesavan Rajeev opines that the overworking shifts the focus from the goal to putting in the hours. This is an unhealthy work view that hampers the work culture and creates an unhealthy view of growth, pe...

Mind Matters: Rising Cases of Mental health issues in India. Exclusive interview with Rajeev Vijayan CEO The Able Mind

Emotional cheating: A case of dodgy tears?

The article discusses the growing concept of emotional infidelity and explores different perceptions and definitions of what it entails. The author interviews several relationship experts and provides examples of how emotional connections outside of primary partnerships can cause distress, but some experts point to the need for more flexible rel...

'It's Okay To Not Be Okay:' 7 Indians Making Mental Health Affordable & Accessible Every Day

There are 7 startups in India that are making mental health therapy accessible and affordable. One of the startups is The Able Mind, a Bengaluru-based mental healthcare venture founded by Rohini Rajeev and Rajeev Vijayan. The Able Mind aims to provide affordable and accessible therapy through its online and offline platform. They offer services ...

How children can express their emotions?

Watch this short video where Rohini Kesavan Rajeev talks about children express their emotions.

Right Tools to Get Rid of Mental Stress

Understand better techniques to get rid of mental stress.

Parenting in 2023: How to understand and support your child

In a world that often celebrates success, happiness, and achievement, it's all too easy to feel isolated when we're facing challenges or struggling with our mental and emotional well-being. In a conversation with Rohini Rajeev, Senior Behavioral Health Practitioner and Founder of The Able Mind, Women Shine delves into the evolving landscape of p...

Mental Health Day 2023: Top 10 Self-Care Strategies for Improved Mental Health - News18

Rohini Rajeev shares some ways in which we can take charge of our mental health to preserve and promote it and benefit from the positive health outcomes of conscious self-care

4 Ways Festivals Boost Happy Hormones And Improve Your Mental Health

Rohini Rajeev discusses the positive impact of festivals on mental health. She emphasizes that festivals provide opportunities to connect with loved ones, release happy hormones, overcome isolation, and build tolerance. Festival celebrations are seen as a source of joy, gratitude, and a sense of belonging, which can contribute to improved mental...

5 Ways To Foster A Well Being Culture For Mental Peace

Read on to understand how organizations can foster an environment of well-being. "Organizations need to address both engagement and well-being to create a healthy and productive work environment and bring about a sense of mental peace within their employees", says Rajeev Vijayan, CEO, of The Able Mind.

Expert Talk | Why Are More Kids Dying By Suicide?

How to prevent mental health relapses: the role of ongoing support and early identification

The article highlights the alarming increase in suicide rates among children in India. Contrary to the belief that children's lives are carefree, they are indeed susceptible to stress and mental health issues. The data from the National Crime Records Bureau's report is shocking, with over 13,000 reported deaths by suicide among children in 2021,...

Living in the moment with Rajeev Vijayan

In conversation with Rajeev Vijayan, CEO, The Able Mind, as he spills the beans on his personal favorites and cherished childhood memories

Find out Alia Bhatt’s secret mantra to overcome anxiety and panic attacks

In this article, Alia Bhatt shares her mantra to overcome anxiety and panic attacks. In a recent "Ask me anything" session on her Instagram, the actor took to answering her personal go-to technique for grounding herself when she feels fear or anxiety - the 5-4--3-2-1 technique. While the technique is vouched for by clinicians across, Rohini Kesa...

Couple Make Therapy Affordable At Just Rs 499. Feel Betetr in 15 & More

Mental health matters: The power of self-affirmations

In this article, Rohini Kesavan Rajeev, senior psychotherapist and founder of The Able Mind talks about the power of affirmation and how it helps one to change their negative self-talk. She opines that it is a conscious reprogramming of the subconscious mind and it only works over a period of time with deliberate practice. "So when was the last ...

Are we gaslighting ourselves with therapy speak?

With mental health content becoming omnipresent, there have been negative effects due to this over-indulgence and oversimplification of the psychiatric lexicon on youngsters.

Why emotional intimacy is necessary in relationships?

In this article Rajeev Vijayan, co-founder and CEO of The Able Mind, emphasizes the significance of emotional intimacy in relationships. He defines emotional intimacy as feeling known and accepted for who you are, allowing individuals to connect on a deeper level.  This article talks about societal expectations, communication barriers,...

Healthcare Leaders in India 2023 - Trade Flock

Read a brief interview with our Co-founder and CEO Rajeev Vijayan about what we aim to do with The Able Mind.

Parenting Children with Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Related Disorders

Raising children comes with its own set of responsibilities. When it comes to children with learning disabilities, the experience comes with its unique challenges and trials but you are not alone in this journey. With senior psychotherapist and momtrepreneur, Rohini Kesavan Rajeev guiding you through the process, you are in safe hands.

How to identify anxiety triggers & overcome negative thinking patterns | The Financial Express

The article by Rohini Rajeev discusses internal and external anxiety triggers and ways to identify them, such as keeping a journal, reflecting on thoughts, and paying attention to physical symptoms. It also provides tips to break negative thinking patterns, including replacing negative thoughts with positive ones and adopting healthy habits like...

Being A Mompreneur Is A Question Of Choice, Acceptance And Priorities

The article features Rohini Kesavan Rajeev, founder of The Able Mind, discussing the concept of being a "mompreneur." She emphasizes that being a mompreneur is all about making choices, accepting the challenges that come with it, and setting priorities. Rohini highlights the need to create a support system and maintain a positive mindset to effe...

Student Suicides On The Rise: Experts Say Children Show Visible Signs Of Stress; Know How To Recognise Them

Rohini Rajeev contributes to the topic on rising cases of student suicides in India, the major causes of stress in students, and the visible signs of stress that children usually exhibit.

Taboo over mental health must go, says The Able Mind CEO

While there is greater awareness of holistic well-being, employees may still hesitate to discuss their mental health concerns due to fear of being perceived as weak or impacting their job performance. The stigma surrounding mental health can prevent people from seeking help, leading to negative consequences for their well-being and producti...