World Health Organisation published a report that specifically named India as the "Most depressed country in the World". There are plenty of reasons for this, but let us not get into that. There are statistics available that are quite frankly, dangerously alarming! On account of today being, the World Mental Health day, it makes perfect sense to discuss a topic that is not so widely addressed! That said, we should be glad that there are many non-profits, initiatives that are working tirelessly to raise awareness about this stigmatised issue. Today's episode captures a conversation with Vandita and Shruti. Vandita is the Founder and CEO of One Future Collective. Vandita, a lawyer by qualification has been actively working in the space of mental health, queer rights, policy planning. Shruti is an active mental health advocate currently works as a programme director for the queer resolution centre at One Future Collective.
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed publishing it! :) Cheers! and yes, its okay not to be okay and lets make it a point to be human and be there for people who need support! :)