By Amrita Tripathi Ahead of World Mental Health Day, I had a chance to chat with poet and author Cailin Hargreaves, whose book Glimmers: Your Daily Journal for Positive Reflection is such a beautiful testament to her own journey and…
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Lighten the Load: How the Joy and Rhythm of Dance Helps me Combat Depression
Can dance and movement help bring back joy? The Health Collective guest contributor addresses her journey with depression and dealing with questions of identity in this heart-warming piece that seizes on the moment that a dance circle and the guiding principles behind it helped her deal with feelings of unease, and embrace joy.
Youth Voices: ‘Bliss Sick’
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…
Mental Health Events (Virtual): Let’s Talk Storytelling
Join these amazing stalwarts as we talk story-telling and Mental Health on World Mental Health Day at 5 pm (IST). You can watch this live on our YT channel or ‘X‘ or (possibly) LinkedIn. Stay tuned and do share your…
What Does Mental Health Mean to You?
This World Mental Health Day, we’ll be sharing some of your takes — do write to us/ reach out via social.
Young India Speaks Out: Mental Health, Myths, and Misconceptions
What does Mental Health mean to you? Mental health is an essential and significant topic, and various psychologists refer to it as the optimum level of one’s physical, psychological, spiritual, and social functioning. However, according to me, it differs from…
Know Your Rights: Red Flags When it Comes to Therapy
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Tackling Taboo and Stigma, One Mental Health Convo at a Time
In this episode of The Health Collective Talks, Amrita Tripathi interviews Suchita Bhatia, the host of The SOS Show with Suchita, to ask about her journey with mental health, what she’s learned through 109 podcast episodes on Mental Health, and some of the myths she wants to bust. She has a key message for each of us, so do watch, share and let us know your comments.
Young Voices: Exam Stress is Getting Out of Hand and How to Cope
By Vera Povaiah The onset of summer means the end of exams – a time nearly everyone associates with immense stress. Though exam stress is known for being painful, it isn’t usually all bad. Mild stress can motivate students, keeping…
‘It’s all about sharing experience, strength and hope’
People owning their stories is a great show of strength, says Co-founder of Amaha Health, Neha Kirpal, as she shares that it’s all about sharing experience, strength, and hope. Kirpal talks to The Health Collective’s Amrita Tripathi about what her…