Wabi Sabi: Imperfect Conversations Unbottle Emotions

We’re in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, with many places at least partially shut down, others struggling to reopen safely. Some of us are in areas where the coronavirus infection rates are getting worse. Others are bracing for what may come next. And all of us are watching the headlines and wondering, “When is this going to end?”



And so we tackle this phenomenon of Pandemic Anxiety with our resident wearer of multiple caps, Anandita Anand. What is pandemic anxiety? How does it manifest? How do we tackle it effectively? Tune in to find out more!

On April 7 2017, the President gave his vote to the Mental Healthcare Bill and with that the Mental Health Care Act came to existence. And with it, came a treasure trove of discussions about the nuances of mental health. This act provides for the persons who are suffering with mental illness with healthcare and services to protect their rights. And while it promises great benefits, how do we ensure that the Indian Medical Infrastructure implements the same to the best of their ability? We navigate these imperative questions in this episode and seek to inform ourselves and others in the best way possible.

In this episode, we talk of the criminal justice system in India. How does criminal law impact our mental health? How do mental health issues cause one to come in conflict with the law? How does it disproportionately impact those with mental health issues? We discuss the nuances of criminality, the taboo around the same and what changes we can make in our society to be more inclusive, with focus on reformation.

In this episode, we tackle the phenomenon of Politically Triggered Anxiety; a concept that has been gaining steam in the uncertain times of now. We discuss the experience, the causes and navigate through pertinent issues to understand tools that help one deal with it better.