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…
It’s My Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To…
By Adwaita Das “It is ok to cry. It is normal. It is human. Crying is healthy for people of all ages and all genders. Crying is a sign of strength. Shedding tears is an essential expression of emotions. We…
Founder’s Pick: Ten Lessons Learned from the BipolarIndia Community
BipolarIndia – an online community in India set up by a person living with Bipolar Disorder, for people living with Bipolar Disorder and Depression – has been an inspirational peer support group. Read the full interview with founder, Vijay Nallawala and…
Mental Health: You Need to Know This (Tamil)
Some myths that you need to know about mental health
Love Myself: Poetry for Self-Love
Join Adwaita Das and The Health Collective in a new journey of poetry for self-love. Here is the first poem in the Beloved: Poems for Self-Love series, entitled ‘Mirrorspeak’. Do share your thoughts, comments, and poems with us if you…
Can our Stories Come Together to Make a Difference?
While celebrating turning six, The Health Collective held a series of panel discussions on various topics, including one on ‘Why We Tell Our Stories…”. The panel was hosted by Amrita Tripathi, the founder of The Health Collective.
BipolarIndia: How a Community Comes Together to Create Hope
Many of us living with bipolar disorder do not have sufficient information or insight into the condition, how it affects us, and how best to manage it. Families face a bigger challenge, at times, on this front. It is unfortunate that psychoeducation is grossly inadequate, says Vijay Nallawala, founder of Bipolar India.
My Take: The Insta-Feel Good Accounts That Made My Week
Hello readers, It’s the weekend (yay!) and that means it’s time for another edition of #MyTake. For this week, I have selected a bunch of Instagram accounts that help me cope with my mental health and make me feel like…
Why We Need More Conversation and Sunlight Around Mental Health
By Chintan Girish Modi Aparna Piramal Raje is a columnist, author, and teacher who lives with bipolarity. Her new book Chemical Khichdi: How I Hacked My Mental Health is a candid account of her lived experience as a person who has worked…
What is the Biggest Challenge in Owning our Lived Experience?
While celebrating turning six, The Health Collective organised a panel discussion on ‘Owning our narrative and lived experiences.’ It was moderated by Anindita Chatterjee, a counsellor and expressive arts therapist. The illustrious panellists included Shubhrata Prakash, a director at Niti…