By Adwaita Das “It is ok to cry. It is normal. It is human. Crying is healthy for people of all ages and all genders. Crying is a sign of strength. Shedding tears is an essential expression of emotions. We…
Month: September 2022
Founder’s Pick: Ten Lessons Learned from the BipolarIndia Community
BipolarIndia – an online community in India set up by a person living with Bipolar Disorder, for people living with Bipolar Disorder and Depression – has been an inspirational peer support group. Read the full interview with founder, Vijay Nallawala and…
Mental Health: You Need to Know This (Tamil)
Some myths that you need to know about mental health
Love Myself: Poetry for Self-Love
Join Adwaita Das and The Health Collective in a new journey of poetry for self-love. Here is the first poem in the Beloved: Poems for Self-Love series, entitled ‘Mirrorspeak’. Do share your thoughts, comments, and poems with us if you…
Can our Stories Come Together to Make a Difference?
While celebrating turning six, The Health Collective held a series of panel discussions on various topics, including one on ‘Why We Tell Our Stories…”. The panel was hosted by Amrita Tripathi, the founder of The Health Collective.
BipolarIndia: How a Community Comes Together to Create Hope
Many of us living with bipolar disorder do not have sufficient information or insight into the condition, how it affects us, and how best to manage it. Families face a bigger challenge, at times, on this front. It is unfortunate that psychoeducation is grossly inadequate, says Vijay Nallawala, founder of Bipolar India.
My Take: The Insta-Feel Good Accounts That Made My Week
Hello readers, It’s the weekend (yay!) and that means it’s time for another edition of #MyTake. For this week, I have selected a bunch of Instagram accounts that help me cope with my mental health and make me feel like…