Under the Spotlight: What a Theatre Performance Changed For Me

Shweta Kansal As a mental health professional, I am trained to understand the limitations associated with sensory processing, communication barriers,

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Living on the Edge: The Fallout of Caregiving

They say life is a gift. Few people are more sharply aware of that than a caregiver. Waking up every

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Unseen, Unheard and Forgotten: Caregivers

‘Is anyone listening?’ you whisper. No answer. This wall of silence, isolation and even denial—on the part of others—which surrounds

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How to Notice the Good: Cailin Hargreaves on Glimmers, and Sharing the Light

By Amrita Tripathi Ahead of World Mental Health Day, I had a chance to chat with poet and author Cailin

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Lighten the Load: How the Joy and Rhythm of Dance Helps me Combat Depression  

Can dance and movement help bring back joy? The Health Collective guest contributor addresses her journey with depression and dealing with questions of identity in this heart-warming piece that seizes on the moment that a dance circle and the guiding principles behind it helped her deal with feelings of unease, and embrace joy.

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Youth Voices: ‘Bliss Sick’

Guest Post Editor’s Note: I read this intriguing piece sent in by a young student and while getting some editorial

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Mental Health Events (Virtual): Let’s Talk Storytelling

Join these amazing stalwarts as we talk story-telling and Mental Health on World Mental Health Day at 5 pm (IST).

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What Does Mental Health Mean to You?

This World Mental Health Day, we’ll be sharing some of your takes — do write to us/ reach out via

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Young India Speaks Out: Mental Health, Myths, and Misconceptions

What does Mental Health mean to you? Mental health is an essential and significant topic, and various psychologists refer to

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Know Your Rights: Red Flags When it Comes to Therapy

Art by Solo for The Health Collective

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