Health & Fitness
Mental health and related issues have long been stigmatized and subjected to taboo. However, the ongoing pandemic – which has altered the way we live, interact and work – has brought mental health into spotlight with a new perspective. The period of lockdown across the globe saw a spike in the number of people seeking help. And while, in recent years, a platform has finally been created to address mental health issues, the key is to keep the discourse going. Jagriti Chandra explores with Kamna Chhibber why it is important to make mental health in India a priority. Kamna Chhibber is Clinical Psychologist at Fortis Healthcare. Jagriti Chandra is a journalist.