family and mental health

When a child withdraws or struggles silently, parents often feel unsure of what to do next. From listening without judgment to showing up in small ways, here’s how care, patience, and presence can make all the difference.

Pune-based Amrit Kumar Bakhshy, former president of the Schizophrenia Awareness Association, talks about his daughter’s schizophrenia, his book on caregivers in India, and his role in helping draft the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.