Student Entry Student Entry: Generation Z’s Degenerate mental health by Ananya H Potty A moment of slack, and I’ve gone too far, astray, Appearing at the house to which I’m always whisked away, I don’t think to knock, for I’ve been here before, I’m well aware of what lies behind the creaky door The lock clicks shut; deafening silence, a pause, Not knowing why I can’t he
Student Entry Student Entry: Be Kind To Your Mind by Aadhya Bharara BE KIND TO YOUR MIND When you think all your energy is drained And your life seems so puzzled and pained. When you feel lost and confused Thinking you’ve been battled and bruised. All you need to do is breathe And don’t let the demons pull you underneath. When you feel trapped in your
Intersectional Mental Health 5 Manga Comics that Tackle Mental Health Issues Manga comics are graphic novels that were originally developed in Japan. Unlike western graphic novels, manga is read by both – the young and old in Japan. The literature covers a variety of themes and colours that are suitable for individuals of any age. Most often graphic novels sub
Intersectional Mental Health 25 Intersectional Toolkits on Mental Health, Wellness, and Self Care There are multiple toolkits on Mental Health available online but seldom do they refer to the intersectional needs of users of mental health services. While some toolkits focus on the capacity building of mental health service providers, others provide certain guidelines for the communities in need
Intersectional Mental Health Podcast Episodes on the Lived Experiences of Dalit Individuals Dalit voices are not represented in mainstream media but fortunately, a few podcasts have risen to fill this vacuum. We recommend the five episodes below. Ambedkarite Central Podcast In a three-part series on the ‘mental health of marginalized communities’, the Ambedkarite Central Podcast di
Intersectional Mental Health 10 Books on the Intersection of Caste and Mental Health Dalit persons experience discrediting, stigmatization, rejection, various forms of segregation and access denial, exclusion, physical violence and emotional abuse on a daily basis. The state-supported structural oppression has made it quite difficult for the victims of the caste system to mitigate m
Uncategorized 5 Researchers Investigating the Mental Health of Indigenous Communities in India The mental health of indigenous communities is very rarely studied and when it is, it is often studied from a pathological angle, through a strict and unbudging application of diagnostic criteria that were developed and standardized on the Western industrialized population. Studies largely focus on
Intersectional Mental Health 10 Health Insurance Policies that Cover Mental Health & What You Should Think About While Buying One “Every insurer shall make provision for medical insurance for treatment of mental illness on the same basis as is available for treatment of physical illness.” – Section 21(4), Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 The COVID-19 pandemic has led to
Intersectional Mental Health 10 Books Portraying the Lives of Individuals Struggling with Mental Health Issues A 2011 World Health Organisation-sponsored study found that 36% of Indians suffered from a Major Depressive Episode (MDE) within their lifetime. That means India has the most number of people in the world who suffer from some form of depression at some point in their lives. Despite the worrisome sta
Uncategorized 10 Books on Mental Health released in 2021 you should check out Over the last two years, multiple research studies have proven that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on people’s mental health. Some groups, including health and other frontline workers, students, people living alone, and those with pre-existing mental health conditions, have been part
Student Entry: If Only They Knew by Chessana Malik A hurricane in my brain destroying all that I had nurtured, Intrusive thoughts that constantly keep me burdened. Butterflies in my stomach that turned into a deep dark empty hole, If only I acknowledged how it tore apart my heart and soul. Around my loved ones I let loose and laugh, Until the voice Written by admin May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Student Entry: A Sweet Divine by Vaanya Kalra Love A word so simple, yet an action that’s so difficult to effectuate. Love When thought of, your mind instantly directing towards a girl and a boy. But what if I tell you, I swing the other way? It’s hard to see the bigger picture, when you turn a blind eye towards it. Blinded by Written by admin May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Student Entry: If Only They Knew by Chessana Malik A hurricane in my brain destroying all that I had nurtured, Intrusive thoughts that constantly keep me burdened. Butterflies in my stomach that turned into a deep dark empty hole, If only I acknowledged how it tore apart my heart and soul. Around my loved ones I let loose and laugh, Until the voice Written by admin May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Student Entry: A Sweet Divine by Vaanya Kalra Love A word so simple, yet an action that’s so difficult to effectuate. Love When thought of, your mind instantly directing towards a girl and a boy. But what if I tell you, I swing the other way? It’s hard to see the bigger picture, when you turn a blind eye towards it. Blinded by Written by admin May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Student Entry: They Don’t Know by Shyla Upadhyay They don’t know when they pinned me to the ground, Ridiculed me for not doing their homework, Denounced me as the “selfish loser” to the entire school, They snatched my only penny of confidence, Never to return it. They don’t know, and they never will. They don’t know when I wore my midnig Written by admin May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
10 New Books With Queer Storylines to Read in 2022 Pride month is here and so is an opportunity to add more intersectional books to our reading list. Last year we shared with you a list of books featuring queer narratives. As we approach the end of the pride month, we share more books released in 2022 including romances, allegories, family dramas, c Written by admin June 23, 2022June 23, 2022
Identity Multiplicities: Negotiating and Expressing Fringe Identities for Acceptance How does a queer and indigenous person who is white-passing and interpreted as heterosexual, navigate the borderlands of indigenous/non-indigenous and monosexual/non-monosexual? Figure: Mandy Henningham, a queer indigenous researcher and lecturer of indigenous social sciences at the University of Sy Written by admin June 16, 2022June 16, 2022
10 books on Environment and Mental Health In recent decades, multiple studies have documented the impact of environmental exposures on the overall well-being of communities and individuals. As environmentalists and climate researchers warn us about the adverse effects of climate change, mental health professionals around the globe are calli Written by admin June 5, 2022June 5, 2022
Student Entry: The glorious voyage by Sara Jayakumar Hello, I’m here to tell you a story, About my voyage, how I’m here, Somewhere along the middle I began to worry, That, not my problems, but I would disappear. I was only twelve when it started, The anxiety, the fear, To me this was all new, uncharted, It hurt every second, every day, every Written by admin May 26, 2022May 26, 2022