By Kamna Chhibber Supriya is someone I have been working with for over a year now. She is in her final year of college and my interactions with her over the last few weeks have revealed the deep-seated anxiety and…
Year: 2020
Young India: Girl Up MIS in Conversation on Mental Health and India
We did a Live session the other day organised by the wonderful Girl Up MIS to talk about Mental Health and more. Here’s what the fabulous moderator had to say about why she set up the session: Mental illness has…
Dealing with Anxiety during Covid-19
Many of us are feeling anxious, distressed, and overwhelmed. It’s ok to feel this way. Please do reach out to a trained mental health expert to speak to someone if you need to. Also Read: Managing Anxiety during Covid-19 Thanks…
Book 2 in the Mindscape Series: Young Mental Health
So excited to announce that our second book in the Mindscape series, Young Mental Health co-authored by me, Amrita Tripathi and Meera Haran Alva, is coming soon! Please check out our cool cover here designed by Mridu Agarwal of Simon…
We are in This Together: Dr Karan Thakur on The Health Collective
We had shared a while ago that we would love to hear from you, yes you! You’re Not Alone: Sharing your Thoughts in Solidarity Without making this just a symbolic gesture, or sharing empty words, we do want you to…
Coming Up: Webinar on Mental Health and Reporters
Calling all reporters and journalists! Do register for free at: http://bit.ly/2yK5fif to join a Webinar on Reporting and Mental Health. This is in partnership between Sangath, the Schizophrenia Research Foundation and The Health Collective. Hear from reporters on the challenges…
Affirmations in the time of Covid-19: It is Ok To Accept Support
By Adwaita Das In the face of distress, the people of the planet have united as one. We are here for each other – strangers and beloveds. It is ok to ask for help. These are trying times.…
I Allow Healing Thoughts: An Affirmation for You
By Adwaita Das These are trying times when we have to be sensitive to ourselves. It is fine to feel fragile. It is normal to feel despair. It is also ok to allow healing thoughts. Check Out…
You’re Not Alone: Sharing your Thoughts in Solidarity
I put up a short video to kick off part of our #NotAlone campaign and conversations for those of you who want to share how you’re feeling, what you’re thinking, and if you want to send a message of solidarity…
Covid-19 and You: Managing Worries About Loved Ones
By Kamna Chhibber Recent times have exposed all of us to extensive worries, not just about our own selves and the lives we lead, but also about those we love. For some of us who are lucky, those we worry…