But it is not “just 2020”. The past several decades have seen huge changes to the way that we live, and engage with those around us.

The pandemic also creates a high degree of psychological stress that young adults experience in distinct ways.

After a few years of marriage, my mother developed OCD and depression. My father stood by her and helped her heal.

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?

Are we talking mental health issues as seriously as we should? It’s a question we must ask ourselves.

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.

Neither do people want to understand what depression is, nor they want to know what a person goes through while he or she is suffering from it.

Deepika led mental health awareness campaign in Bollywood and attracted support from the entire industry. ‘You Are Not Alone’ was the initiative launched by the actor’s NGO The Live Love Laugh Foundation (TLLF) in 2016.

While Glenn Maxwell takes a break from cricket to focus on his mental well-being one wonders, how many professionals can do the same, without any fear of professional consequences?

“I think, for me, so much of my anxiety comes from the need for validation. People assume that being an artist, I can effortlessly put myself out there, but it’s tough.” – Masaba Gupta