I put up a short video to kick off part of our #NotAlone campaign and conversations for those of you who want to share how you’re feeling, what you’re thinking, and if you want to send a message of solidarity…
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Book Alert: Real Stories of Dealing with Depression
View this post on Instagram Here you go folks, our title for June! Book 1 of The Mindscape Series: Real stories of dealing with depression by Amrita Tripathi and Arpita Anand Depression in urban India is something we…
Your Stories: A Message on Healing
सुनिए मानसिक स्वास्थ्य से जुड़ी एक छोटी सी कहानी, पत्रकार अनंत झणाणें की ज़ुबानी मुझे यह बताते हुए बेहद ख़ुशी है की @healthcollectif की बदौलत मैं अपनी #मेंटलहीलथ की चुनौतियों को परखने में और उनका समाधान तलाशने मैं कामयाब हो…
Ask the Experts: Understanding ADD and ADHD
Dr Amit Sen; Founder, Children First I think one of the most relevant topics today in child mental health is ADD OR ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). It’s one of the most common disorders in childhood although there is…
Carers: What You Need to Know
Ask the Experts with Dr Achal Bhagat When we talk about caring for somebody with a mental health problem, the most important thing is not to be judgmental. People can have all kinds of problems. What might be easy for…
What is Love?
Relationships 101 with Dr Achal Bhagat One of the commonest questions I’m asked is: What is this thing called love? I say to people and it’s not about falling in love it’s about working on a relationship; it’s about…
Mental Health and Illness in India
As part of our series, Ask the Experts, The Health Collective is delighted to share this interview with renowned psychiatrist Dr Vikram Patel, the Co-Founder, Sangath. Amrita: How important is it to normalise conversations around mental health and mental…
Talking Mental Health in the New Year
Also Read: Portrayal of Mental Illness Also Read: The Importance of Being Kind to Yourself
Ask the Experts: What is OCD
Ask the Experts with Dr Achal Bhagat WHAT IS OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER? OCD is a very common psychiatric disorder, where you have repetitive thoughts which come to your mind over and over again. Sometimes you know them to be absurd and…
Understanding Mental Health: Talk, Listen, Stay Informed
Also See: What Carers Need to Know Also Read: Mental Health in India