Voices in the Waiting Room is a book by psychiatrist Mayank Gupta. As the publisher Rupa shares, the book emerges from a quiet reckoning with the ways human suffering is quintessentially shared yet silently endured. Set in a hospital, the…
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AI and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Are we outsourcing emotional health to probabilistic systems? And what happens to Accountability? This week on The Health Collective, hear from Art Abal – Co-Founder of Vana and researcher in AI, data, public policy and wellbeing – about the fast-growing use of GenAI for emotional and mental health support, as well as his top concerns.
Online Bullying Isn’t Always What You’d Think It Is: Panel
Team Health Collective IRL vs URL: What would you choose? A panel discussion hosted by The Health Collective opened with this reflective question that Snapchat executive and parent Poonam Nikam often asks students, to evaluate the balance between their online and…
Understanding Parasocial Relationships and Their Role in Your Life
Have you ever felt like a celebrity or influencer really gets you, when in reality you have never even met them? Welcome to the club! By Bhavya Jain A parasocial relationship is a one-way emotional bond in which an individual feels…
Suicide Prevention: What You Need to Know
There are many myths and misconceptions about suicide and suicide prevention. For starters, please know that it is a complex multi-factorial issue, and that death by suicide cannot be simplified into one simple cause (which is usually how we see…
Is Craving Fuelling Inflammation and Cancer? Exploring Addiction’s Hidden Pathways with Prof. Raphael Cuomo
Professor Raphael E. Cuomo of the University of California, San Diego talks about the biology of craving, in this Q&A based on his book Crave: The Hidden Biology of Addiction and Cancer. As he shares, his replies show how the science…
Relationships: It’s Not Always Simple
By Medha Gupta “Am I the only one who feels this way about their partner/parents? Does it happen to others?” “Is this normal?” “I want to leave, but I don’t know if I can or should.” “Am I the problem…
How to Help Someone with Depression (Even When They Push You Away)
Have you ever tried helping someone with depression, only to encounter reluctance? It’s painful to see someone struggle, but is there anything you can do if they won’t accept help? By Dhwani Majithia It is completely understandable to feel helpless…
World Mental Health Day 2024: How to Tackle Mental Health in the Workplace—Insights from Experts
What are some key points to keep in mind around Mental Health and the Workplace? We get expert perspectives and actionable tips and suggestions. (Hint: It’s not just a yoga day)
#SayAgain Podcast
On this weekly podcast, Amrita talks to different leaders and change-makers about their area of expertise, whilst also exploring their interior journeys. What do they make of success now? How do they navigate challenges? How are we looking at aging…