A safe space for conversations on mental health and mental illness in India
By Surinder Kumar | Mentality This article is republished with permission from Mentality. Due to over-construction in the Himalayas, the frequency of floods, cloudbursts, and landslides have become an annual occurrence. While the victims battle uncertainty, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress,…
This post is a unique one, perhaps one of the first poems we have featured by a caregiver. There are many ways to show solidarity, and one may be to read, reflect and share. That Day When It All Changed…
By Ishika Bansal Mansik Swasthya: Mera Anubhav, Kuch Galatfahmiyon ke Paar Mansik swasthya. Sunne mein hi kitna bhari shabd lagta hai. Bachpan se jab bhi yeh shabd sunti thi, lagta tha yeh toh bahut hi kam logo ko hota hoga. Aur…
By Asma G A lot of habits have stayed with me from the pandemic. Some, like revenge bedtime procrastination, I would like to get rid of, and others like listening to podcasts, are habits I am deeply grateful to have…
There are podcasts and then there are podcasts! Here’s ‘My Take’ with Asma G, sharing some fab mental health podcasts that resonate.
By Asma G “Stop being such a nag,” my cousin says to his wife when she reminds him to go grocery shopping, while he’s using his laptop. I feel my hackles rise; an involuntary reaction I always have in response…
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…
A 17 year old high school student writes about the stress of exams, the challenges in transitioning to college and the reason schools could consider hosting an Adulting 101 class
Guest Post Editor’s Note: I read this intriguing piece sent in by a young student and while getting some editorial questions and clarifications in, realised that it may need to stand as is. Part Poem, Part Memoir, triggered by some…
By Adwaita Das Check out more in the Beloved Poetry for Mental Health series by Adwaita Das