Ghulam Murtaza Bodla,Consultant Psychologist -NIRM Islamabad

08/01/2026

SAY ENOUGH:
Social comparison is a battle that can never be won by anyone. The only way to win is to not fight with it and always think that you might have ENOUGH even if it's less than those around you.
(Psychology of money- p:42).

16/03/2025

HAPPINESS :
Is a state of well-being and contentment. Characterized by feelings of joy, fulfillment and satisfaction.
Arthur brooks professor of Harvard university explained 4 keys of happiness;
FAITH + FAMILY+ FRIENDS + WORK TO SERVE FOR OTHERS .
1-FAITH = Everyone should perform faith related activities and there is no matter the individual have what type of faith but it’s important that the people must practice and follow it .
2- FAMILY = individuals should give time to family and they must interact with family members which will ultimately provide emotional satisfaction and psychological support to each other.
3- FRIENDS = Are more precious and important in life . Friends doesn’t means that we are meeting with different people in life or we are having relationships with colleagues. It is good to contact with people but here is really means about those people in which we feels good, relaxing and comfortable with them .
4- WORK = Means that individuals are doing work but there is purpose to serve for others and feels that we have done something good for other people.
Above 4 keys provides really happiness and satisfaction in life .

10/12/2024

Social phobia:
is Anxiety disorder.person having social phobia experiences distress and anxiety in social situations which affects his performance.
It can be treated through psychological sessions ( psychotherapy), anti anxiety medication.
Psychological tips for overcoming it:
* psychological sessions
* Systematic Desensitization
* Relaxation exercises
* Stress management techniques
* Family counseling
Contact for online psychological services.
Dr. Ghulam Murtaza Bodla
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03/09/2024

As per positive psychology, Hope, optimism, rationality and interpersonal skills are character strengths in individuals to build life meanings and purpose for flourishing themselves.

06/12/2019

Hypochondriasis:
Also called: health anxiety.
Usually, patients having undiagnosed medical conditions but relates with serious illness or with other people health issues.
*Clinical psychologists can treat this but it’s compulsory that patient should consult first to medical specialist.
*Psychological treatment tips:
• Psychotherapy sessions or counseling.
• Relaxation exercises for stress and anxiety management.
• diet and nutritional management.
• life style and environment changes.
• positivity and hope pattern of thinking.
• Follow up with psychologist for long term basis.
Regards
Dr. G.M. Bodla

02/10/2019

Intolerance is a major an issue which creates lot of psycho- social problems for an individual. It hells to provoke stress , anxiety, negative thinking or perception, poor relationships, maladjustment and medical or health concerns as well.
Improving the listing quality is a good source to comprehend the problem in-depth Which will enhance the tolerance behavior in personality .
Dr. Murtaza Bodla

29/09/2019

Pakistan Earthquake October 2005, left lot of psychological effects on survivors of MIR PUR AJK. Survivors survivors are in mental shock due to their loses and injuries which will lead to PTSD, anxiety, depression or other psychological disorders. Their quality of life can also suffer for long term.
Psychologists should start work to provide them psychological first aid (PFA) for prevention of their psychological ailments along with government relief and medical treatment services. Survivors with disabilities also needs proper treatment and rehabilitation services.
I am willing and available to provide guidance , training about mental health services after disasters psychologists of my country.
NIRM is government federal hospital, located Islamabad is available for indoor treatment and rehabilitation of the disabled due to this earthquake.

27/09/2019

Children with disabilities and their families need disability certificate from designated government organizations. First of all they have to get complete assessment from relevant specialist for further procedures.
My department is providing assistance to children with intellectual disability and gives recommendations after complete psychological assessment for issuance of the disability certificate.
It’s notable that parents and caretakers of these kids facing lot of psycho social issues and they are used to bear transportation cost, long term medical treatment, educational cost, family relationships and lot of other things which we can’t see.
So, it is requested to higher authorities or government to arrange under one roof facility to save the time of family and to provide them one window facilities as one window facility.
Regards

27/09/2019

22/09/2019

Smart phones, gadgets and play station etc. are effecting on language, social , cognitive, learning and overall behavior of our children which is highly alarming for families & Psychologists. Most kids shows AUTISM features due to over use of these devises. Parents and all professionals should take notice timely to save the future of new generation of the Pakistan.
Regards,
Dr Ghulam Murtaza Bodla
NIRM, Islamabad.

08/09/2019

Communication with each another is best solution for resolving the conflict among families, friends and colleagues.
Always try to be optimistic and understand the latent meanings of the statements of others for managing conflict.
Dr. Murtaza Bodla