Imagine travelling from the western to eastern parts of the world to finally reach the destination at 4 am and checking the boss’s email asking to present the findings of a work tour to a potential investor in a meeting that starts sharp at 10 am. Now we know that…

From an evolutionary perspective, sleep makes no sense; it is utterly idiotic. Before the 1950s, most people believed sleep was a passive activity during which the body and brain were dormant. But it turns out that sleep is a period during which the brain is engaged in many activities necessary to live — which are closely linked to the quality of life. Why did evolution strongly select sleep? …

Delegating is Fun Delegating is one way to increase your time efficiency. If you give some of your workloads to someone else, then your burden is reduced, and you are free to concentrate on other tasks. Simple, no? The process of delegating involves; identifying tasks you alone don’t have to do finding the…

Inclusivity and Neurodiversity in Islam What compelled me to write this topic are several things. Interestingly, once I started to review the literature on the subject, I became aware of my blind spot despite seeing it in every clinic: the intersectionality of Islamic practices and ADHD. Even though I initially decided to write one article…

Neurodivergence is an umbrella term for differences in the human brain and cognition, such as sociability, learning, attention, and mood. Please note that this is not a mental health disorder (MHD). …

Attachment is when a child attempts to seek physical and emotional intimacy from an adult or caregiver for comfort, support, nurturance, or protection., Children who are securely attached as infants tend to develop stronger self-esteem and better self-reliance as they grow older. …

Many believe that Gratitude will cure clinical depression. But that is not the complete picture. — Clinical Depression (MDD) is not about being ungrateful or lacking willpower. Clinically speaking, the acute symptoms besides low mood and reduction in energy and interest include intense feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness—excessive or out-of-context guilt and a bleak future. When individuals with clinical depression get an opportunity or hear a piece…

“I have more thoughts before breakfast than most people have all day.” ― Unknown If you have ADHD and you flinch each time you hear this M word, called Meditation. Here’s want I’d say you’re not alone. Self-regulation isn’t a word we often use in daily life, yet it describes…

What can we learn from Eren Eren Yēgā? Perspectives on Child and Adolescent Mental Health — Pakistan Disclaimer: I do not intend to clinically diagnose, set psychiatric grounds, or pathologise the fictional characters discussed in this article. This parallel is entirely drawn to illustrate the topic of the article. In our clinics, the question of career options, success and ADHD comes up repeatedly with parents. But, of…