A safe space for conversations on mental health and mental illness in India
By Asma G Content warning: The book reviewed here contains mentions of self-harm, suicide, sexual abuse, trauma and mental illness. “‘We’re different. We’re treated differently by our own because we’re women. We’re treated differently outside because we’re Asian.’ The words…
Apple TV+’s latest sitcom offers laughs, great performances, and a refreshing take on mental health professionals — just don’t mistake it for a therapy manual.
By Anubhav Tyagi In his book The Anxious Generation, American social psychologist Jonathan Haidt raises concerns about how modern life, especially screen addiction and reduced physical activity, has contributed to a mental health crisis among young people. The rise of…
Discovering the Unseen Emotional Support of Pets in Mental Health Journeys By Sumana Bhoothalingam It has been said many times, many ways: pets can help alleviate depression. However, for a while the link felt tenuous for me personally; the truism…
Read an excerpt from The Other Sister / watch a short video of the excerpt and behind the scenes below 1. IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME | [Present day: DECEMBER 2023] ‘Life is short, before you know it, time’s up…’…
By Asma G “Eating watermelon in the sun was such a wonderful feeling I wondered why I hadn’t spent more of my life doing it. I wondered why it wasn’t everyone’s aspiration. I wondered why every successful businessperson on the…
We’ve been hearing from some of you over the years and launched our pilot a good while ago. Here is bringing you an updated look at the next few webinars, listening & talking circles, and how you might take back.…
By Asma G “It feels like whiplash; for 20 years, my parents forbade me from dating and pushed me to focus on achievements, but suddenly this year, the only topic they’re interested in talking about is whether I’ve met someone…
We are delighted to be facilitating workshops for therapists and counselling psychologists who host a few regular sessions on topics like: Grief and Bereavement, Loneliness, Food and Us, as well as for our Senior Citizens as well, with a mature…
By Asma G “Stop being such a nag,” my cousin says to his wife when she reminds him to go grocery shopping, while he’s using his laptop. I feel my hackles rise; an involuntary reaction I always have in response…