Magazine columns
Dr. Devika Kosana writes on mental health for Ideal Platform in-train magazine. Her columns are reproduced here, with the publisher’s permission, beside the pages as they were printed.
October issueWhen we listen, mental healthcare changes
Why the lived experience of people with mental illness, and of their families, should shape how mental healthcare works. A World Mental Health Day column.
August 2025The sleep fix: Psychiatrist’s guide to understanding and managing sleep disorders
Why sleep matters, how much we need, what chronic insomnia does to body and mind, seven sleep hygiene habits, and when to seek help for a sleep problem.
June 2025Hooked on Screens: Understanding and Overcoming Smartphone and Internet Addiction
What smartphone and internet addiction looks like, why apps keep us hooked, how heavy use affects mood and sleep, and five ways to take back control.
April 2025Understanding School Refusal: The Silent Struggles of Children
Why some children refuse to go to school: learning difficulties, bullying, depression and more, the signs parents can watch for, and why early help matters.
March 2025The Memory Maze: Identifying and Fixing Memory Lapses
Why busy, stressed people misplace things and forget appointments, and six everyday habits that support memory: lists, sleep, exercise, less scrolling and breaks.
December 2024The Two Faces of Depression: Understanding Smiling Depression
Depression does not always look sad. How smiling depression hides behind a cheerful face at work and at home, and why it is worth reaching out in time.
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