How Prepared Are We To Deal With A Person Seeking Support For Mental Health Issues?

Asking people to reach out to you, if they are facing mental health issues is a big responsibility. Are we all mentally equipped for such a responsibility?
Asking people to reach out to you, if they are facing mental health issues is a big responsibility. Are we all mentally equipped for such a responsibility?
Until the lockdown happened ten days ago. And these days I find myself asking a question again and again; will my depression return? Was my struggle actually over, or was it just bidding its time for the right moment?
It is easier to write on public platforms or forums about it, but when it comes to put it into practice in real life, we still feel uneasy.
Most advice surrounding depression is fluffy, like asking people to indulge in “self-care” and “take a break!” But sometimes you need some no-nonsense, practical advice about how to get things done despite depression.
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Grammy Award-winning pop singer Janet Jackson has opened up about her “intense” battle with depression. Her revelation came in an essay she penned for the July issue of Essence magazine’s ‘Happiness’ edition. In the letter, she discussed her journey and evolution as a singer. She also described the pain she went through and the lessons she has […]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India is one of the most depressed countries in the world. Depression is a critical state that affects the mentality of an individual. However, this chronic state of depression is not often discussed. It is perfectly fine to discuss swine flu or dengue in public. But, few talk about the […]
Shaheen, actor Alia Bhatt’s sister, has been the latest to speak up on depression. “I’ve lived with depression since I was 12 years old and since then I’ve been suicidal on more than one occasion,” Shaheen told Vogue magazine. Her comments came in the aftermath of the suicides of fashion designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef-food critic Anthony Bourdain. Shaheen […]