5 episodes
#BreakingTheMyth Aishwarya Tripathi
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- Health & Fitness
Challenging the myths surrounding mental health care, one episode at a time. Podcast hosted by two south Asian women from Nepal and India-- Kripa Sigdel, a mental health counselor at Psychbigyaan Network Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal and Aishwarya Tripathi, a Psychology graduate and global entity who has lived and worked in India, Germany and the United States.
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Learning Gratefulness In 2020
Happy almost 2021! Kripa and Aish get up close and personal to talk about what they have learned in 2020, when the pandemic turned the whole world upside down. We talk about our ups and downs, unproductive days being okay and most of all, the importance of gratitude in helping us get through some of the hardest days. What helped you get through 2020? Let us know on our socials below!
Website: https://psychbigyaan.com/
Social Media: Instagram- @Psychbigyaan.pnn
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Mental Health In South Asia
Does mental health look the same for everyone? In this episode, Aish and guest host Simoni Agarwal (Program Associate at Psychbigyaan Network Nepal) take a deep dive into intersectional mental health in South Asia. Join us in a discussion of caste, LGBTQ issues, colonisation and generational trauma and how they all play into mental health awareness.
Website: https://psychbigyaan.com/
Social Media: Instagram- @Psychbigyaan.pnn
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Solving The Mystery Of Psychology
Have you ever wondered, can Psychologists read minds? Ever had a friend give you “free advice” that they claim is better than therapy? Aish and Kripa debunk the common myths around the discipline of Psychology in Nepal, India and the United States. They discuss the benefits of Psychology in their everyday lives and wonder if Psychology may just be the answer to world peace.
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Depression And Common Colds: What Do They Have In Common?
What do depression and a common cold have in common? They can both be seasonal! Kripa and Aishwarya challenge the different myths in media, society and culture that surround the topic of depression and how it can look different for each individual. "If you tell someone you have depression, you are afraid it's going to change someone else's perception of you". If you are interested in mental health support, listed below are some resources for Nepal and India.
NEPAL:
Patan Hospital-9813476123
TUTH-9840021600
CMC Nepal-16600185080
TPO Nepal- 1660012005
Koshish Nepal- 16600122322
Mental Health Helpline Nepal-16600133666
Suicide Prevention Center-16600122223
Mental Hospital Lagankhel-1166
ALL-INDIA:
VANDREVALA FOUNDATION - 1800-233-3330/ 0261-2662700/ 1860-266-2345 (24 by 7/ Email help@vandrevalafoundation.com)
FORTIS HOSPITAL NATIONAL HELPLINE 91-8376804102, (24/ 7, Multilingual)
‘KIRAN’ toll-free mental health rehabilitation helpline: 1800-599-0019 (24/7) -
#SelfCare: What Does It Really Mean For You?
Kripa Sigdel, Mental health counselor at Psychbigyaan Network Nepal (PNN) and Aishwarya Tripathi, Psychology graduate, Furman University discuss what self care really means to them, how it has changed in the pandemic and starting their self-care journeys.