mental health awareness

As student suicides rise in Kota, IAS Ravindra Goswami and ASP Chandrasheel Thakur are bringing empathy, systems reform, and hope—showing students that life matters more than any exam.

Anup Kumar Nair lived in complete isolation for over three years and no one noticed. This isn’t just one man’s tragedy. Mental health expert breaks down what signs to watch for.

Reshma Valliappan is an inspiration, and so is her art. Her laughter is infectious and so is her passion. Meet the woman who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia at the age of 22, and is today a source of encouragement for many.

Schizophrenia is often regarded as the most severe among all mental illnesses, but people living with it are not hostile, aggressive, or “wild”, as they are often believed to be. There are many ways we can build individual and community support for those living with the disorder.

For too long, schizophrenia has been spoken of in whispers. These films speak aloud — with compassion, honesty, and the courage to show what it's really like.

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.

With 29 students dying by suicide in the past year in Kota, alarm bells have once again been set off in the country over the students' mental health while preparing for entrance exams.

There is a huge gap in the mental health space in India due to a lack of awareness, affordability, and options. These seven individuals are working towards bridging this gap and making therapy available where needed.

A 2002 batch IRS officer Shubhrata Prakash was diagnosed with depression five years after the birth of her first child. She shares her heart-wrenching story of coming out of a mental illness that is largely considered a sign of weakness.

Jimeet Gandhi's appreciation post for his single mother finding love has resonated with many who note the sacrifices parents make in putting their children first.