Mirtteka Biswas, Author at Scarborough Psychology

Gut Brain Connection: How Microbes Influence Mood and Emotion

mental healthDecember 16, 20250Views 0Likes 0Comments

Facebook Instagram Linkedin When we think about how the brain communicates with the rest of the body, the gut is often overlooked. Yet the gut–brain connection is one of the most active communication systems we have. That “gut feeling” you get during stress, excitement, or worry isn’t your imagination—it’s your nervous system and digestive system talking to one…

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Understanding Winter Depression

mental healthDecember 10, 20250Views 0Likes 0Comments

Facebook Instagram Linkedin Every year when the clock goes back an hour, we might gain an extra hour of sleep, but many of us dread the sun setting earlier in the evening. The days begin to feel a little grayer, heavier, and shorter than they were just weeks ago. For some people, this shift is more than just…

Hormones and Men: How Stress Affects Testosterone

mental healthNovember 1, 20250Views 0Likes 0Comments

Facebook Instagram Linkedin Why men’s mental health deserves more attention—and how stress quietly affects hormones and men’s mood and overall well-being. The Silent Struggle: Why Men Often Keep Stress to Themselves Men are often taught to “handle it,” to push through exhaustion, hide emotions, and stay strong no matter what. But the truth is, stress doesn’t disappear when ignored.…

Friendship Trauma: A Journey from Betrayal to Healing

TherapySeptember 5, 20250Views 0Likes 0Comments

Over giving, over holding, over giving. You might catch yourself in this pattern where you find yourself overgiving to people who do too little for you or holding onto words that hurt. You might be hoping that maybe this time things will be different. Many of us have experienced what it’s like to grieve a friendship. The…

Quiet the Critic: 4 Self-Talk Traps to Avoid

mental health, Self - DoubtAugust 15, 20250Views 0Likes 0Comments

In our lives, we encounter many different types of relationships–those with our parents, friends, children, co-workers, and perhaps the most overlooked yet most important one, the relationship we have with ourselves. As humans, we are wired with this innate need for connection, and communication is the bridge that makes connection possible. However, while we are…

A mother and young daughter sitting cross-legged on a couch practicing mindfulness meditation together, with eyes closed and hands in a relaxed position.

From Stress to Serenity: The Science of Mindfulness Explained

mental health, TherapyJuly 25, 20250Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lately, it feels like the word “mindfulness” is everywhere. We are constantly being encouraged to slow down, breathe, and stay present. From hectic office rooms and lecture halls to guided meditation on wellness apps, mindfulness seems to be everywhere these days. I t's said to be the gentle pause your body and mind need…

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Mirtteka Biswas

Gut Brain Connection: How Microbes Influence Mood and Emotion

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Understanding Winter Depression

Hormones and Men: How Stress Affects Testosterone

Friendship Trauma: A Journey from Betrayal to Healing

Quiet the Critic: 4 Self-Talk Traps to Avoid

From Stress to Serenity: The Science of Mindfulness Explained

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