mental illness

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.

Moved by the plight of a mother on the verge of abandoning her disabled child, special educator Anil Joseph from Agra decided to shelter the baby, which became instrumental for him to start an NGO and a shelter for children.

A personal tragedy made Sumitra Gargai, a woman of Jharkhand's Ho tribe, work with Ekjut, civil society organisation to fight taboos around mental illnesses and depression in rural India

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.

Kamal Kaur lost her mother at 15 and dealt with mental illness throughout her adolescence and teens. The warrior didn’t let rough childhood decide her destiny

Psychotic symptoms are upsetting, confusing, and scary, and caregivers have to watch this person suffer through these symptoms and feelings.

There should be more information and less stigma about both mental health disorders and psychiatric medication, which is sadly not the case.

It is a myth that therapy is only for people suffering from serious mental health issues.

It is a loss that can have significant mental, emotional and physical effects. Help from family members and professionals may help in healing.

The move should help acid attack victims should they encounter discrimination.