akhilvaani in conversation with Sandeep Gautam, Life Coach and Bipolar Warrior

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In the earlier blog, akhilvaani had a conversation with Shubhrata Prakash, IRS Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, and author of the latest best seller, The D-Word: A Survivors's Guide to Depression. akhilvaani is dedicated to "Own-up, Open-Up and Talk Mental illness and to spread "Hope, Love and Pride" to Mentally Ill. Needless to say, Stigma … Continue reading akhilvaani in conversation with Sandeep Gautam, Life Coach and Bipolar Warrior

Akhilvaani in conversation with Shubhrata Prakash, Author of “THE D-WORD: A SURVIVOR’S GUIDE TO DEPRESSION

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Question 1: Shubhrata Prakash, I picked up the book, "The D-WORD: A SURVIVOR's GUIDE TO DEPRESSION" recently at Delhi International Airport, where it was prominently displayed in the best sellers rack. Tell me in brief about the journey of making of the book. Answer: It was a book which just needed to be written. Ever … Continue reading Akhilvaani in conversation with Shubhrata Prakash, Author of “THE D-WORD: A SURVIVOR’S GUIDE TO DEPRESSION

I am Mentally Ill-Should I Tell My Boss? You Must I Say? But do so carefully?

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There is general consensus amongst scientists about two things- one, the curse of Mental Illness is spreading fast and second, as a general rule, severe mental illnesses like Depression, Bipolar Disorder or even Schizophrenia strike early in life. So if you suffer from Mental Illness and have already joined a job or are applying for … Continue reading I am Mentally Ill-Should I Tell My Boss? You Must I Say? But do so carefully?

What I Mean by: India Own-up, Open-up and Talk Mental Illness

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It is early days for the campaign “India: Own-Up, Open-up and Talk Mental Illness. Also the year of “Hope, Love and Pride” for Mentally Ill in India has just begun. I am humbled b… Source: What I Mean by: India Own-up, Open-up and Talk Mental Illness

What I Mean by: India Own-up, Open-up and Talk Mental Illness

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It is early days for the campaign "India: Own-Up, Open-up and Talk Mental Illness. Also the year of "Hope, Love and Pride" for Mentally Ill in India has just begun. I am humbled by the pouring up of messages of encouragement for the national festival and am also grateful to the brave hearts coming out … Continue reading What I Mean by: India Own-up, Open-up and Talk Mental Illness

India: Let Us make 2017 Year to “Own-Up, Open-Up and Talk Mental Illness”

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Friends in earlier two blogs in "Of Madness and Sadness" series in akhilvaani,  I exhorted upon you to Own-Up, Open-Up and Talk Mental Illness" (yes Mental Illness of yours or your nears and dear ones) in the broader context of  celebrating 2017, as the big audacious Year of "Hope, Love and Pride" for Mentally Ill … Continue reading India: Let Us make 2017 Year to “Own-Up, Open-Up and Talk Mental Illness”