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Life Skills and Mental Health Recovery: Why Everyday Skills Matter

By Devyani SenPosted on September 1, 2026Posted in Blog, Mental Health, Mental Health Recovery, Rehabilitation, Women EmpowermentTagged AVIEW rehabilitation for women, Daily Life Skills, Mental Health, mental health recovery, Therapy, Women EmpowermentNo Comments

Life skills are easy to overlook because most of us use them without thinking. Cooking a simple meal, bathing, getting dressed, keeping a room clean, taking prescribed medicine on time or buying something from a shop may seem ordinary. During mental health recovery, however, these everyday abilities can become important steps towards confidence and greater […]

Horticultural Therapy: How Gardening Can Support Mental Health Recovery

By Devyani SenPosted on August 31, 2026Posted in Blog, Mental Health, Mental Health Recovery, Rehabilitation, Women EmpowermentTagged Gardening, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Rehabilitation, Therapy, Women EmpowermentNo Comments

For many people, gardening is simply a way to grow flowers, herbs or food. In mental health care, however, horticultural therapy can take on a more structured role. Working with plants, soil and seasonal routines may support mental wellbeing, social connection and a sense of purpose when used alongside appropriate clinical and psychosocial care. At […]