Teen mental health has been deteriorating over the last five years.  Jean Twenge, Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University sheds light on studies teen suicide, depression.

Around 2012, something started going wrong in the lives of teens.

Recovering from depression isn’t easy, but not impossible. Shubhrata Prakash, an officer with the Indian Revenue Service currently on a sabbatical in Bangkok, who is finally on the road to recovery after an excruciating period of depression, exults that it is wonderful to experience life again in all its glorious hues. 

“….and the Prince gave Sleeping Beauty a magical kiss. She woke up from the evil spell put on her and looked into his eyes……and they lived happily ever after!”

A film festival dedicated exclusively to mental health, particularly depression, is on this weekend in Pune with screenings of several award winning films. We speak to Anushri Thakar, Clinical Psychologist & Co- founder, TRIMITI Trust, who curated the Mental Health Film Festival (MHFF) to create awareness and build an inclusive society.

MindScope, a festival of films focusing on mental health, seems unique. What was the inspiration behind it?

Debabrata Roy, 49 is affected with early Parkinson’s disease which has turned his life and world upside down. He talks about the inevitability of the progression of this dreaded ailment.