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Interplay of Mental Health Law and Community Initiatives

In response to global initiatives, India established the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) in the late 1970s, emphasising...

Sarah

Why do we need a feminist care ethics lens to mental health in India?

India's mental health landscape is complex, shaped by its rich culture and large people. Historically, the country has taken a biological...

Sarah

Why are Community-Based Interventions worth the risk?

Community-based health promotion is a method that prioritises preventive interventions while simultaneously taking a broad...

Sakshi Shreya

The Power of Vulnerability: Embracing Help-seeking

“To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.” ― Criss Jami Embracing...

Sakshi Shreya

The Silent Struggle: Understanding Academic Distress and Its Impact on Mental Health

"I wonder how much of what weighs me down is not mine to carry." Experiencing academic distress is more common than you think....

Sakshi Shreya

From Surviving to Thriving: Embracing Mental Health Support

"There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in."- Leonard Cohen In today's fast-paced world, mental health awareness has...

Sakshi Shreya

Embracing Self-Care: Making Time for Yourself in a Hectic World

“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” Jack Kornfield In today's fast-paced and stressful world, it's easy to...

Jinansha Badjatiya

Help-Seeking Behaviors In Indian Colleges

In the bustling chaos of our co-ed hostel, friendships often become lifelines. The memoir of Jackson (they/them), a 21-year-old bisexual...

Jinansha Badjatiya

Language Used to Express Emotions

“Dear Silky, I have been wanting to write a letter to you. Seven years of yearning, and I still don't seem to know how to grieve about...