There is something amazingly beautiful about the human mind. The way it deciphers emotions and gives reactions to everyday happenings, defines who we are. The importance of mental health has grown massively in our world today.
What was earlier perceived as ¡°excessive drama¡± or ¡°shy behaviour¡± is now being recognised for what it can be: an upset mind. While recognition is necessary, what¡¯s even more important is its treatment. If, at any given, point our mind strays to negative thoughts that consume us whole, we need to confide in someone and then consult a professional.?
Meeting a professional and laying your life out open is no easy task. Most of us struggle with accepting these hard facts even to ourselves. If you find yourself in a similar situation, here are a few mental health organisations that provide online therapies and an assurance of full anonymity.?
iCall started up as a centre but they soon set up a helpline so people all across the country could reach out for help. An initiative by The School of Human Ecology at TISS, Mumbai, it offers free counselling from Monday-Saturday, 8am-10pm through emails, online chats or telephonic conversations.
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Sometimes we need a friend in our time of need, more than anything else. That seems to be the idea behind YourDOST. Their helpline runs 24x7 with experts available to assist any issue. Their focus is on self-improvement whether it¡¯s in one¡¯s personal or professional life, with special emphasis on students and couples.
Although The Alternative Story provides offline counselling in Mumbai and Bengaluru, it gives access to online counselling to people from other cities. Their trained professionals have strict protocols and focus on reading cues and diagnosis through video, audio or chat based therapy. One of their unique features for the economically challenged is the pay-what-you-want model wherein you can get therapy for as low as INR 199.?
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With video, audio and text based therapy, ePsyclinic covers quite a few mental issues ranging from: couple therapy, psychological imbalance, addiction to wellness - physical or sexual. The organisation was started by Shipra Dawar and aims to help people in need with a free first session.?
The founding idea behind Manastha is to reclaim your inner harmony. A concept we often lose track of in our busy lives. They aim to enable people to find peace and fulfillment in their lives and change things that prevent them from achieving stability. It¡¯s a process of ¡°guidance and healing¡± with 24x7 expert help.
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If you feel that you need help, don't shy away from asking.