Mental health

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A 17-year-old NEET aspirant in Maharashtra lost her life after scoring low in a mock test. Here’s what she should have heard instead of silence, fear, and punishment — words every student deserves.

This Mumbai-based startup pairs youth with the elderly to offer real companionship, dignity, and joy through a unique grandchild-like bond.

This Father’s Day, let’s transform the conversation by encouraging open dialogues with our fathers, reminding them it’s okay to not be okay. Mumbai-based psychiatrists, Dr Anjali Chhabria and Dr Harish Shetty, highlight children’s crucial role in helping fathers feel understood and nurtured.

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.

For over a decade, Mahira quietly bore the weight of caregiving—supporting her sister with schizophrenia amidst stigma, silence, and a broken system. Her story reveals the emotional toll on caregivers, the courage it takes to set boundaries, and the long road toward reclaiming one’s own life and self-worth.

In uncertain times, children look to their parents for reassurance. We spoke to an expert to understand how to talk to children about sensitive topics with calm, clarity, and care — while using simple tools like art, breathing, and open conversation to help them feel safe, supported, and emotionally secure.

Founded by Mathangi Swaminathan in 2021, Parity Lab turns personal trauma into collective strength — empowering survivors of gendered violence to become leaders. Through immersive fellowships and community-led healing, the initiative has impacted over 70,000 lives across India.

A mother’s love, activism, and courage are paving the way for autism awareness and acceptance in India.

She was just 17 when her world shattered. Burdened by guilt and fear, she struggled to move forward — until she found a therapy program that changed everything. Through trauma-focused healing, she learnt to trust, forgive herself, and reclaim her life.