Mental Health

UPSC failures pushed Aryendra Kumar to the edge, but journaling, small wins, and meditation helped him find balance. His journey from despair to IPS is a reminder that mental health matters as much as hard work.

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.

Radha Krishna Murthy, a cybercrime survivor, founded 'Global Security Council' after facing deep fake abuse and loan scam. He shares five steps for cybercrime victims to protect themselves.

An ITC Fiama survey on mental health shows 80% of Indians trust their parents to back them in seeking therapy, signalling a change in how its perceived by Gen Z, millennials, and their parents.

Hyderabad engineer Tharun Sai battled suicidal thoughts while preparing for IIT-JEE, which eventually led him to start ‘FindHope’, a mental health startup that helps students fight depression and loneliness.

Delhi resident Namarita Kathait grew up not understanding her mother’s behaviour, which later was diagnosed as schizophrenia. Driven by her experiences and the need to promote the importance of mental health, she co-founded ‘The Listening Circles’ emphasising the power of sharing and listening as tools for healing.

With 25 students dying by suicide in the past 10 months in Kota, alarm bells have once again been set off in the country over the students' mental health while preparing for entrance exams. Stakeholders across the state are taking steps to prevent suicides. We spoke to a few of them.

Samriddhi Malhotra grew up feeling like life was more challenging for her than it was for others. At 31, she was diagnosed with autism, which shed light on the reasons behind her struggles, bringing awareness and peace. Here’s how she transformed her life.

Pune resident Raj Dagwar battled depression after his college professor recognised his symptoms and suggested he go for therapy. Later, to help others facing similar challenges, he founded a non-profit called ‘Listener’s Army’ to offer emotional support to people while guiding them toward professional help when necessary.

IAS Officer Divya Mittal’s personal journey inspired her to believe in the impact of kind actions and words. She shares 10 life lessons to inspire others to follow suit.