PARMJIT SINGH, PhD

With pandemic ratcheting up anxiety and depression among individuals, it is worth asking what works best for its mitigation. Is there something which could work effectively in conjunction or in lieu of medication when it comes to addressing these debilitating and potentially life-altering conditions? Mindfulness has been around the block for depression and anxiety. However,Read more

In one of the mindfulness classes, we started discussing if ‘being present’ is a luxury or an essential skill for modern times. After a little while, we all came to acknowledge the importance of being present, whether being present to our kids, job, loved ones or simply being present in mundane activities so that weRead more

If you know someone who has worked through depression, you’d know it well that it is a condition which can potentially compromise the quality of life. A disturbing aspect of this condition is that every occurrence of a depressive episode raises the possibility of another one by around eighteen percent. Usual treatment methods consist ofRead more

Many people often tell me that they can’t do meditation. It is not their cup of tea. Their mind is a mess, agitated, and all over the place. If you take a moment to contemplate; is meditation about forcing mind to think or not think certain thoughts? Does it entail feeling certain emotions? Does itRead more