World Mental Health Day: The real stories of mental health
THE GOAN NETWORKMental health struggles can show up in unfinished meals, a loss of interest in everyday hobbies, compulsive thoughts or behaviours, and sometimes impulsive actions. These experiences differ from person to person, and not everyone finds it easy to ask for help or explain how they feel. With the right support, however, people can find a way forward. On World M
Bob’s Banter: The Pillow Knows..!
Robert Clements“Why do you do it?” I asked Natrajan Iyer.A reasonable question for a man who had relentlessly taken on a builder, largely alone, while even members of his own housing society had failed to stand beside him.
Finding the right space for therapy
THE GOAN NETWORKSocial media is filled with advertisements for mental-health services, with practitioners encouraging people to reach out and give therapy a try. But how can people be sure that those offering support are qualified to do so? We spoke to mental-health professionals about what people should look for when...
From letters to digital services, the post office evolves
Goa’s post offices may no longer be defined by letters alone, but their expanding services, widespread reach and personal communication continue to keep them relevant
Nana Patekar and Goa: The connection beyond cinema
From films shot along its beaches and villages to a home in Dona Paula, public appearances, social work, and his affection for the sea, Goa became an important part of Nana Patekar’s life
