Dr. Komal GuptaNot good enough: How sociocultural pressures take an emotional toll on South Asian American WomenThe patriarchy exists in many cultures including some South Asian communities. The article below hones in on the experience of some South…Jun 13, 2023Jun 13, 2023
Dr. Komal GuptaShades of Brown: How does colorism impact South Asian mental health?Written by Dr. Komal Gupta. Reviewed and Edited by Leah BerkNov 1, 2022Nov 1, 2022
Dr. Komal Gupta“Stay out of the sun or no one will marry you”: How colorism is perpetuated in the South Asian…Written by Dr. Komal Gupta. Reviewed and Edited by Leah BerkSep 27, 2022Sep 27, 2022
Dr. Komal GuptaFrequently asked questions about mental health therapy.What are some of the reasons that people seek therapy?May 12, 2022May 12, 2022
Dr. Komal GuptaWhen you want to call someone “toxic”, ask yourself these 3 questions instead.Many of us have been guilty of calling someone “toxic” — social media’s favorite buzz word. It can feel gratifying to package our painful…Apr 4, 2022Apr 4, 2022
Dr. Komal GuptaLet’s talk about parental guilt and what to do about it.There is so much pressure from society to love children unconditionally, to never get angry or upset with them, to parent the “right way”…Feb 28, 2022Feb 28, 2022
Dr. Komal GuptaWhat do you do when you feel ashamed?Shame is defined as an “intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed” (Brown, 2021). You feel “less than” or…Feb 10, 2022Feb 10, 2022
Dr. Komal GuptaBattles of the household responsibilities: How to change the dynamic of resentment.Nov 22, 2021Nov 22, 2021
Dr. Komal GuptaHow to tame your inner critic.Do you have a tendency to “beat yourself up” when you make mistakes?Sep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021
Dr. Komal GuptaHow does your personal history play into your parenting?“If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better…Aug 12, 20211Aug 12, 20211
