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…
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…
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…
[The following is excerpted from Red, Green and Sometimes Beige: The Ins and Outs of a Healthy Relationship by Kasturi Mahanta, with permission from Simon & Schuster India] Ananya bites the pen end unconsciously as she looks at her phone. She is waiting for a message from Madhav. It’s been an…
I wanted to share some of our updates in a highlighted fashion so you can decide if you’d like to check out the #SayAgain podcast I kicked off in July! We have had some really great chats with incredible guests,…
By Asma Title: But What Will People Say? Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love, and Family Between Cultures “What will people say?” is a refrain that’s far too common in Indian households. In Hindi, it translates to ‘Log kya kahenge?’ but…
By Binu Thomas In recent years, the importance of mental health in schools has become increasingly clear. Schools are no longer just academic spaces—they play a pivotal role in shaping the emotional, social, and mental development of students. The upcoming…