I’ve Forgotten What School Feels Like, But I Value My Friendships More Than Ever
High-schooler Lakshyaa Arya recounts her mental and emotional trauma during India’s second Covid wave and the lessons she learnt.
Tag: mental health
A Generation Paused: How Young Adults Are Coping with Their Careers in a Pandemic Limbo
Millennials and Gen-Zs are stuck in a pandemic time warp, their education and careers on pause until lockdowns ease. How are they coping? We find out.
These 11 ‘Listening Hearts’ Are Giving Free Mental and Emotional Support During India’s Covid Crisis
Life coach Nasreen Khan got together a group of counsellors, coaches and therapists to support those facing loss and grief during India’s second Covid wave.
“Those Who Stay Positive and Connected with Family Recover Faster from Covid” – Kerala Doc Shares Home-Isolation Tips
A Kerala government doctor who has been on Covid duty since the first wave shares tips for quicker recovery if you are in home isolation.
eShe TV: The Psychology of Grief and How to Cope
In episode 15 of eShe TV, Manvi Pant looks at the psychology of grief, and how to cope and move on.
‘The Most Necessary Stories are The Ones that Feel Scariest to Tell’ – Maya Shanbhag Lang
Author Maya Shanbhag Lang talks about her critically acclaimed new memoir ‘What We Carry’ and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships.
“Today’s Youth Have a Lot of ‘Followers’ on Social Media But No Genuine Friends” – Preeti Shenoy
Bestselling author, artist and motivational speaker Preeti Shenoy on social media, mental health and life-changing books.
Seeking Love, Fuelled by Fame, Freedom and Drugs: Bollywood Icon Parveen Babi
In a new biography of 1970s’ Bollywood star Parveen Babi, author Karishma Upadhyay uncovers issues that are just as relevant today: mental health, drugs and the fast life.
How Violence at Home Traumatizes Children and Sprouts a Dysfunctional Society
Growing up in a violent home is a traumatic experience that affects every aspect of a child’s life and development, writes psychologist Dr Prerna Kohli.
“This Is an Incredibly Difficult Time for So Many People, It Is Crucial to Come Together” – Ananya Birla
Ananya Birla was born with a silver spoon and a famous surname but she is on a mission to chart her own path and fulfil her potential as singer and entrepreneur.
6 Courageous Celebs Who Spoke Up About Their Mental Health Issues
May being Mental Health Month, we salute these heroes who have bravely traversed the journey to mental wellbeing.
Lockdown Diary: Confronting the Mental Health Monster Again
The coronavirus lockdown led Aekta Kapoor to confront the psychological demons from her past.
Focus on Coping Not Moping: A Psychotherapist on Mental Health During Lockdown
Psychologist and psychotherapist Dr Varkha Chulani on how to deal with lockdown blues.
Read the May 2020 Issue of eShe Magazine
May is Mental Health Month worldwide, and with coronavirus and lockdowns taking a toll on lives and enterprises, TV personality and humanitarian Meera Gandhi has a message of hope for all. Plus, features of doers and truth-seekers inside!
I’m Battling the Mental Load of Mommyhood. Can You Feel Me?
Working mother to a six-year-old Vaishali Sudan Sharma shares the emotions and challenges from her motherhood journey.
Shaheen Bhatt on Her Battle with Depression and Her New Memoir
Being born to one of Bollywood’s most famous families couldn’t shield Shaheen Bhatt from chronic depression; she bares all in a candid interview.
“There’s No Such Thing as Balance, There Are Priorities” – Actor-Author Lisa Ray
Actor, author, cancer survivor and mother of twins Lisa Ray bares her story – with its little and large successes, failures and leaps of faith.
Are Creative People More Prone to Mental Illness? A Writer’s Personal Journey
Are creative people doomed to vagaries of the mind, cursed by the tempestuous nature of genius? A creative writer delves into mental health.
Suicide Prevention: Who Is at Risk, What Are the Warning Signs, and How to Help
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among the youth globally, yet it is preventable. This is how to notice the red flags, and how to help.
She Hit Rock Bottom, Then Realised the Only Way Out Was to Heal
It took two devastating divorces and a behavioural disorder for Sanhita Kargupta to take up psychotherapy to heal herself and help others.
