By Anne Sureshkumar We continue our series on Myth-Busting (Tamil Videos) right here; check out some of the earlier videos and posts. Another myth about mental illness is that if they have one, they will be violent, this is not…
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‘You Can’t Recover from Addiction with Just Your Willpower’ (Tamil Video)
By Anne Sureshkumar We have been looking at common myths that need to be busted. Watch a few of our videos here! Another myth is that if a person has a mental illness it is a permanent situation. This is…
Know This: Mental Illness is Not a Sign of a Weakness (Tamil Video)
By Anne Sureshkumar Myth-busting continues: Another myth is that if you have a mental illness it is a sign of a weak mind, this is equal to saying if you have a broken leg it is a result of a weak…
Mental Health: You Need to Know This (Tamil)
Some myths that you need to know about mental health
Understanding Mental Health: What Isn’t Counselling and What Should We Watch out For? (Tamil)
What isn’t Counselling:There is a misconception that counselling may offer one a fix to their problem, or one will be told what to do. Counselling will be effective only when it is facilitated by a trained therapist. The role of the counsellor is…
Understanding Mental Health: When Should We Go For Counselling?
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…
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. …