Mental health has been the face of everything but for the right issues in our country. Some days it is used as brownie points by brands, other seasons, the clouds of propaganda and insensitive journalism blind us to the sheer seriousness of these issues. One of the most outspoken and talented entertainers and mental health […]

Like a writer, the counsellor’s only tool is words. I have caused upset with words before, and I am learning to use words to heal and soothe and redirect.

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 […]

Olympic athletes mean class. Their glorious performances are for the world to see and be proud of. But there’s no denying that even sportspersons of that class have to battle ‘depression’. The latest to share such experiences is US swimmer and five-time gold medallist Missy Franklin. Even though the crowd praises the spontaneous finish or the podium […]

How to motivate yourself when faced with depression? Author J K Rowling has the answer — the right Patronus (The Wizardkind would say)! The Harry Potter author’s latest tweet says anyone who is suffering could be motivated. The bestselling author shared some heartfelt words for a fan with depression in the tweet. A woman named Sally took to Twitter earlier this […]

Tracey Crouch is first ever Minister for Loneliness, appointed amid rising health concerns in the UK.  Statistics show that one in 10 people in the UK faces isolation, a condition that can lead to depression. According to Crouch, loneliness is “the sad reality of modern life” for “far too many people.” Both proud & humbled to be […]