20/09/2026
My article is published in Dawn ICON today — a mental health review of Pakistani dramas, written from a trauma-informed lens.
As a therapist, I've long believed that the stories we watch on screen quietly shape how we understand ourselves, our families, and our wounds. This piece is an attempt to bring those conversations into the mainstream.
If it speaks to you, I'd love to hear your thoughts — and do share it with someone who might need it.
Read here: https://www.dawn.com/news/2031313/prime-time-dramas-and-the-psychology-of-infidelity
Warmly,
Sarwat N. Shah
Integrative Therapist | Founder, Khudi Wellness
From mid-life crises and material ambition to secret marriages, Pakistani dramas often explore the wounds, desires and self...