India, Oct. 26 -- Therapy is still a taboo topic in many Indian households. It is hard to bring up without feeling emotionally cornered or ridiculed. A common misconception about therapy is that it is only relevant when someone experiences severe mental or emotional distress. But it can also help you manage everyday stressors, from work pressure to relationship difficulties, especially when they repeatedly interfere with your daily functioning.ALSO READ: Going to therapy for the first time? Know what to expect, what to talk about and how to know if your therapist is right fit for you

We asked an expert why some parents hesitate to consider therapy for their children. Even if teenagers or adult children show initiative, what makes them so...