5 mental health NGOs improving the lives of people with mental disabilities
MENTAL health challenges are a growing concern for people of all backgrounds across India. For those with mental disabilities, a…
5 mental health NGOs in India helping the poor and marginalized
THE world around us is undergoing rapid changes, from extreme weather conditions to increasing unemployment in marginalized communities. For the…
What is International Day of Happiness?
HAPPINESS is often considered the ultimate pursuit of human life and this value finds a global celebration on International Day…
Ashadeep: a mental health NGO that rescues and restores
SOME unsung heroes work tirelessly to bring light to the lives of those hidden in the shadows. Dr. Anjana Goswami…
World Mental Health Day: donating to fundraisers can help others
DONATING to fundraisers by mental health NGOs provide people with opportunities to raise awareness about mental health issues in India…
5 ways to improve your mental health
MENTAL health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet it often takes a backseat in our busy lives. Neglecting…
World Mental Health Day: how crowdfunding in India helps
WORLD Mental Health Day gives people and NGOs opportunities to raise awareness on mental health issues and make the effort,…
World Suicide Prevention Day: 5 NGOs in India that offer support
WORLD Suicide Prevention Day is an annual observance day held on September 10th to raise awareness about suicide and its…
Why mental health NGO fundraisers are important
IN recent years, mental health NGO fundraisers have gained momentum, shedding light on the significance of addressing this often-overlooked aspect…
International Yoga Day: Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being
International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21st every year, is a global event that highlights the ancient practice of yoga…
10 NGOs tackling mental health issues in India
MENTAL healthcare is the legal right of every Indian under the law. But the state of mental health infrastructure in…
10 NGOs helping the mentally challenged in India
ACCORDING to the National Mental Health Survey (NMHS), 2015-16, around 150 million Indians live with mental health issues, yet 83%…
‘Mumbai is Kindness Capital of India’
IN a career spanning three decades, Shishir Joshi has worn multiple hats – journalist, anchor, lawyer, and now as the…
6 NGOs tackling mental health issues head-on
THE pandemic left deep mental scars. Isolation, loneliness, grief, domestic violence, general anxiety, professional burnout, and post-traumatic stress became part…
10 mental fitness tips while the pandemic rages
MENTAL health in India needs serious attention according to the World Health Organisation – and alarmingly it is the youth…
Destigmatising Mental Health In Schools
“MENTAL illnesses are disorders of brain function … and having a mental illness is not a choice or a moral…
Mental Health On Instagram
MENTAL health is an invisible health concern that affects millions of people yet is frequently overlooked and underacknowledged. Did you…
Safe Spaces To Talk About Taboo Topics
GOOGLE gender, sexuality, violence, and harassment. What you’ll find is a shocking number of articles and figures about these disturbingly…
Why Indians Don’t Seek Help For Depression
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that India is the country with the highest prevalent rates of depression in…
Depression: A Threat To Be Reckoned With
Back in the 14th century, an outcast was someone excluded from society for committing a crime or breaking the law….
To Child Refugees, With Love
DESPITE the world having the most number of displaced people in history, migration is still a controversial topic. There are…
More celebs need to be real-life heroes
By CHIRAG MALKANI —- BONO, the rockstar and activist, acknowledges the power of celebrity, saying: “It’s silly, but it’s a kind…
Small Talk With Ajit Sivaram
CHANGE leaders do great things, and often that is all we know about them. Here we want to get a…
Bleeding Heart Or Change Addict?
By RHEEA MUKHERJEE —- At 33, I have been able to rebrand myself, for all practical purposes, as a writer. I…
NGO of the Week – Paripurnata Half-Way Home
For the first in our new series NGO of the Week we are happy to present to you Kolkata’s Paripurnata Half-Way…