There is often the misconception that one seeks counselling only when there is the presence of a severe mental illness. Counselling helps in these situations, as well as any issue that is of concern to you, it could be relationship…
Year: 2022
Understanding Mental Health: What is Counselling? (Tamil Video)
What is counselling: Counselling is a process where you seek support from a trained counsellor on any issue that is of concern to you. The role of the counsellor is to create a safe space for you where you can open and…
Why We Need to Address Stigma
Stigma is the barrier which prevents us from embracing our mental health. It is a form of prejudice which creates fear. It is a result of misinformation. Each one us should reflect on where we have gained this knowledge from…
What Do we mean by Mental Health? Tamil Video
About the author: Anne Sureshkumar holds masters degrees in social work and philosophy: guidance and counselling, and is a registered social worker. Raised in Zambia and Nigeria, she has lived largely in the south of India, before moving to Canada. …
Six Years of the Health Collective: Let’s Colour
By Adwaita Das Happy happiness to the Health Collective. It is sheer joy to be working with you. My favourite part of HC is the Comics For Mental Health section, because words and images put together are powerful tools to help…
Six Years of The Health Collective: Let’s Talk
As we mark 6 years of The Health Collective, we hosted an event and met many of our contributors, patrons, tribe, in real life. It was fantastic. We’ll be sharing snippets and more, going fwd, but take a look at…
I Write Because I am Not Alone… Know That You Too are Seen and are Not Alone
By Ishita Mehra As The Health Collective turns 6, celebrating this community, our stories and sharing why they matter, artist Ishita Mehra writes and illustrates this moving message to all of you.
An Affirmation for Us: I Love My Body
By Adwaita Das Let us stop body shaming others or our own selves. Let us acknowledge the unique forms and shapes we each take through the epic journey of life. Let us celebrate our glorious magnificence in being who we are!…
Let’s Talk: Celebrating 6 Years of The Health Collective
We’re so excited to be able to convene in person after aeons; looking forward to seeing some of you IRL in Delhi this coming weekend. Join us for some amazing conversations with some amazing folks, and have your say as…
Crisis Mode On: Why We Need a Reality Check
Take a minute to take stock of some of the emotions you’ve been feeling. Maybe it’s been an emotional roller-coaster, and you’re finding it harder than ever to regulate those emotions – you may see-saw between fear, stress, feeling helpless…