In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Vikram Patel and actor Imran Khan join Ira to dissect what mental health conversations used to be like before the age of the internet, how to filter the right kind of information online, why media literacy is important, and if it is possible to diagnose a serial killer just based on their fingers.

TS Studios brings you Call Me Hopeful, a podcast where host Ira Khan attempts to make sense of the information, misinformation, oversimplifications and complications around mental health in India today.

If you are struggling with your mental health, remember there is help out there.

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Evidence based therapies for depression

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- Problem solving therapy

- Mindfulness based cognitive therapy

- Psychodynamic psychotherapy

0:52 - Intro

2:59 - Mental health awareness before the internet

6:09 - Change in the language on the internet

9:35 - Radicalization through social media

13:45 - Simplification of complex concepts

18:25 - Reacting to comments

22:57 - Significant pros and cons of awareness

24:24 - Accessibility of mMental health information

25:08 - Structural issues with mMental health treatment

29:54 - Where to find accurate sources

32:48 - Media literacy

37:10 - Conclusion

38:06 - Pledge

Credits:

Host: Ira Khan

Associate Producers: Bavana Gone, Neha Shetty

Editor: Bavana Gone

Social Media Strategist: Anubhooti Chouhan

Art Director: Neha Shekhawat

Camera Attendant: Shivam Kumar Singh

Recording Studio: Island City Studios

Creative Producers: Mohini Chaudhuri, Abhishek Saha

Supervising Producer: Shrishti Malhotra

Executive Producer: Karla Bookman