By Adwaita Das “Each one of us is unique. Each authentic voice is essential. And accepting the self can empower oneself. Our individual uniqueness is worthy of celebration. Growing and transforming through the epic journey of life, yes, let us…
A safe space for conversations on mental health and mental illness in India
By Adwaita Das “Each one of us is unique. Each authentic voice is essential. And accepting the self can empower oneself. Our individual uniqueness is worthy of celebration. Growing and transforming through the epic journey of life, yes, let us…
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What are some fun mental health resources? easy listening, something that made us think a bit deeper, a bit longer? Here’s ‘My Take’ with Riya Aggarwal for The Health Collective
As The Health Collective turned six, mental health experts sat down to chat on real-life issues affecting us. In a panel on post-pandemic parenting, communications professional Sunalini Mathew moderated a chat with senior psychiatrist Dr. Amit Sen and psychotherapist Meghna Mukherjee.
We must keep asking ourselves this question on what is Mental health, as we continue the journey of embracing and improving our own mental health
By Adwaita Das Affirmation by Adwaita Das for The Health Collective “Yes, we are enough. Just as we are, we are enough. One can give oneself the assurance, appreciation and validation that the self wants, wishes and needs. Compassionate self-talk…
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…
Change is a constant is a statement that has characterised our understanding of how life can throw challenges at us and the concurrent need to maintain flexibility in our ways of looking at and doing things. Adaptation is a key…
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