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05/02/2026

Understanding anxiety in children is the first step toward supporting their emotional well-being
Anxiety is a normal part of growing up — it can help kids handle challenges like school, social situations, and new experiences. But when it becomes overwhelming, constant, or starts affecting daily life, it’s important to step in and help.

By listening, creating a safe environment, teaching coping skills, and seeking professional guidance when needed, we can ensure our children feel supported and understood.

Remember: no child should feel alone in their struggles. Awareness leads to care, and care leads to healing

04/29/2026

Shyness and Social Anxiety Disorder are often misunderstood. It’s not just “being quiet” — it’s the fear of being judged, embarrassed, or not feeling good enough in social situations.

For many, even simple things like speaking up, meeting new people, or being in a crowd can feel overwhelming. But this doesn’t define you. With the right support, awareness, and small steps, it can get better.
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You are not alone in this, and your voice deserves to be heard.

— Dr. Dr Najmun Riyaz,MD
Psychiatrist & Coach

04/27/2026

Panic attacks can feel overwhelming, but understanding them is the first step toward recovery. In this carousel, we explore what panic attacks are, common symptoms, when they may become a disorder, and why seeking help matters. If panic attacks are affecting your daily life, don’t hesitate to seek support from a local mental health professional. Help is available, and recovery is possible.

04/20/2026

Raising a teenager in Kashmir comes with its own unique beauty and challenges. From navigating cultural values to balancing modern influences, it’s important to build trust, understanding, and open communication.

Encourage your teen to stay connected to their roots while also supporting their dreams and ambitions. Listen to them without judgment, guide them with patience, and give them the space to grow into their own identity. In a place as rich and resilient as Kashmir, strong family bonds and emotional support make all the difference.

Remember, parenting a teenager isn’t about control — it’s about connection.
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04/20/2026

Raising a teenager in Kashmir comes with its own unique beauty and challenges. From navigating cultural values to balancing modern influences, it’s important to build trust, understanding, and open communication.

Encourage your teen to stay connected to their roots while also supporting their dreams and ambitions. Listen to them without judgment, guide them with patience, and give them the space to grow into their own identity. In a place as rich and resilient as Kashmir, strong family bonds and emotional support make all the difference.

Remember, parenting a teenager isn’t about control — it’s about connection.
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https://youtu.be/hXZf8ENoidg

04/20/2026

After trauma, feeling safe can become difficult but healing starts with small steps. Create a space where you feel protected, set boundaries without guilt, and allow yourself to seek help when needed. Safety is not just physical, it’s emotional too.

You deserve peace, comfort, and a life where you feel secure in your own body and surroundings.

04/15/2026

Raising a teenager in Kashmir comes with its own unique beauty and challenges. From navigating cultural values to balancing modern influences, it’s important to build trust, understanding, and open communication.

Encourage your teen to stay connected to their roots while also supporting their dreams and ambitions. Listen to them without judgment, guide them with patience, and give them the space to grow into their own identity. In a place as rich and resilient as Kashmir, strong family bonds and emotional support make all the difference.

Remember, parenting a teenager isn’t about control — it’s about connection.
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https://youtu.be/hXZf8ENoidg

04/13/2026

Healing isn’t always loud, exciting, or noticeable.
Sometimes, it’s slow… quiet… even boring.

But that’s where real growth happens.
In the small choices you make every day—
choosing peace over chaos,
choosing yourself over everything else.

No applause. No big moment.
Just you… becoming better, step by step.

And that’s more than enough.

04/12/2026

Are you a parent, teacher, police officer, professor, an Imam, a doctor or a Mental Health Professional, this training will help your enormously in supporting people you serve and become a safe person who others ca trust in.
The Training is free. It’s in English .

For educators and youth-serving professionals.

04/10/2026

To watch this full video please visit our YouTube channel Zehenkashmir.
Dr Najmun does not provide any one to one counseling or psychiatric appointments in Kashmir. These videos are only and only meant to raise awareness of mental health in state of Kashmir. We encourage people who feel they may need help from a mental health professional to reach out to their local psychiatrist and councilors to get help. Kashmir Lifeline , or Tele MANAS NIMHANS (Apex) are some platforms that provide free counseling. ExpectCare Kashmir seems like a private practice that has may psychiatrist/ counselors and we do not have any personal or financial connections with them. KASHMER may be another free counseling option but please check with them. Child Guidance & Well-being Centre (IMHANS Kashmir) is a government facility that may also provide free mental health care.
Disclaimer: Zehenkashmir is an educational initiative to break stigma on mental health in Kashmir. We do not do collabs for income nor we sell any services.
Zehenkashmir is a philanthropic work that Dr Najmun does and it is a part of her practice that she runs in New Jersey USA. She only provides psychiatric care and therapy to residents of New Jersey USA where she holds a license to practice Psychiatry.

04/08/2026

Narcissism isn’t always loud or obvious it can show up in different ways. From the attention-seeking grandiose type to the sensitive and insecure vulnerable type, each subtype has its own patterns but shares the same core traits like lack of empathy and constant need for validation.

Understanding these subtypes helps you recognize toxic behaviors, protect your mental space, and build healthier relationships.

Swipe through to learn about the 4 major types of narcissism and how they impact people around them. Awareness is the first step toward emotional strength.