PsycheBubbles - Anwesha Bhattacharya

  Short Story: Neha's Journey Note: This short story was originally published on another website, Milyin . That website has since been shut down. I have decided to republish my short story here with some edits and new artworks. This, and the previous version of the story, are my original works. This short story is fictional, and any character or situation mentioned here is not real. The short story mentions topics/concepts related to mental health, and any resemblance to personal experiences is coincidental. "Ring Ring Ring.." The bell hadn't even stopped ringing, and all the students were already running out of the class, impatient to avoid letting any teacher take away their recess time. Well, actually, all but one student had left the class. Neha was still sitting in her chair, staring out of the window- she had been doing that often lately. At first, it was because staring out the window helped her calm down; I mean, who doesn't feel calm when they stare at ...

Every year, we celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10th October, where we focus on a common theme to work towards and improve upon the interventions provided to those who need them the most. This year's theme was (and will be): Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies. Note: This blog post is not a replacement for therapy or other interventions. The information I share here is based on research papers, articles, chapters and my experience as a therapist. But what I write here might not answer your specific questions or cover your specific concerns- this is general information. Please reach out to someone for assistance if you believe you need it. We deserve all the help and resources that we need! It feels like every other day now, when we check social media or the news and see reports on natural calamities or wars, panellists discussing about who is responsible, pictures of catastrophes being dissected, cameras panning into the hopeless, crying faces of people, the broken houses...