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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…

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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…

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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. …

Art for Mental Health: Social Distancing and ‘Skin Hunger’

Touch Deprivation or Skin Hunger is a very real phenomenon which can cause you to feel stressed or anxious. Artist Shoili Kanungo shares her art work and video to depict what 100 d

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Health Collective Talks: It’s All in your Head M and No Straight Thing was Ever Made

What is it like to write a personal memoir on living with a mental illness, and what kind of reactions have readers been sharing? We ask authors Manjiri Indurkar and Urvashi Bahugana.

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A Women’s Day Tribute and Message: ‘I Am Enough’

This Women’s Day, here’s a powerful message and reminder to each of us and our allies: I am Enough.

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A Reminder for Each of Us: I Accept Myself

A reminder that whatever you’re feeling or going through, it’s ok.

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Love in the time of Covid-19 and Valentine’s Day

We’re all about self-care and self-love this Valentine’s Day 2021