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…
Tag: Workplace and Mental Health
Health Collective Talks: The Death of an Office and other Covid-19 stories
What is the biggest change going to be to your work-life in the after (Covid-19) times? We speak to Anindita Chatterjee, a senior content director at Radio Mirchi, speaking here in her personal capacity as a Mental Health Advocate, on…
The Law and You: Workplace, Tech and Mental Health
By Vandita Morarka Our earlier piece in The Health Collective on employee mental health rights in the workplace looked at what the law says about mental health support at the workplace in India. While we wait for legislation to catch up to urgent realities,…
Workplaces and Mental Health
Our earlier piece on employee mental health rights in the workplace looked at what the law says about mental health support at the workplace in India and examined glaring gaps in the legislation. While we wait for legislation to catch up to…
Workplace Stress and the Need for Me Time
By Sukanya Sharma Stress is everywhere you look these days -– a fairly generic term, it’s something most people can relate to, given the fatigue, exhaustion, and extreme levels of multi-tasking while trying to maintain some sort of balance. “The corporate world thrives…
We Need to Talk about Mental Health and Therapy
By Sukanya Sharma What is therapy? Why do people shy away from it? What makes the conversation difficult? How does one approach therapy? How does one know one needs help? Will such persons be scrutinised? Will they be tagged or stereotyped?…
The Law and You: Mental Health and Employee Rights
By Vandita Morarka Let’s take a look at understanding what employment and employee rights exist in India, with reference to those with mental illnesses. The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 looks at healthcare and support provisions for those who have mental…