-PAVITRA V MADHAV While traveling on public transport once, I was gazing at the mesmerizing scenery of nature. Suddenly I heard echoes of people talking about the difficult times they were facing and how life had been hard on them. The thing that led me to speculate about the conversation was, how easily and ordinarily …
By-Shailija Tripathi “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” said the Swiss psychiatrist and philosopher Carl Jung. In today’s times, anyone coming across these words would indeed meditate upon them for a split second. However, I believe that what catches our attention is the phrase ‘to become who you truly …
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By- Mehul Tyagi WHO states that health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease. Mental health, a state of serenity and feeling of well-being, is essential for us to lead a meaningful life. It directly influences individual well-being, productivity, relationships, and economic stability. Although it …
By- Steven Francis fernandes The Significance of Mental Health Advocacy Mental health is undeniably a fundamental human right, yet it often remains obscured and stigmatized. In this article, I will recount my odyssey, sharing the transformative journey I embarked upon in mental health advocacy. It all began during my teenage years when I grappled with …
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By- Avantika Singh Innovation in Mental Health Advocacy “Mental Health”, as crucial as it has become in today’s time, it not only carries the burden of stigmas but also denied a seat in our fundamental rights. Despite the fact that Indian laws have acknowledged the value of mental healthcare since 1987, the nation has denounced …
By- Prairna Kumar “Water water everywhere, Not a drop to drink.” Do you recall these lines from ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ by Samuel Taylor Coleridge? I remember I was a curious little teenager, wearing my hair in two plats, when I read this neverending poem in school. Of the million and eighty lines …
By- Deepak Malik “India does not simply have a mental health challenge… it is facing a possible mental health epidemic,” …
By-Priya Jain “Mental health is the foundation of every person’s ability to live a fulfilling life, and it should be upheld as a fundamental human right.” …
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By-Lisha Kalra Among the prime contributors to disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in mankind worldwide are psychiatric or psychological disorders and abnormalities related to mental health (Global Burden of Disease Study [GBD], 2019, as cited in Lancet, 2020). Recent empirical publications concerning psychopathology have converged focus on its increasing prevalence at any point in time among …
By-Anushka Singh Merriam-Webster dictionary reported “gaslighting” as the word of the year 2022. A term used in psychology to imply manipulation of a victim to the point that they start to question their thoughts and beliefs. This word alone showed a 1740% increase in search history. More and more people are becoming interested in understanding …
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