LonePack Conversations

While art has always been considered a means of self-expression and communication, the establishment of Art Therapy as a therapeutic approach to mental health has been a relatively recent find. Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In this episode, let’s understand Art Therapy and how it can promote mental well-being as we talk to Alexis Decosimo, a registered Art Therapist.

In recent times, various forms complementary and alternative therapies have been adopted by people going through mental health issues, owing to therapeutic benefits. Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In this episode, let’s introduce ourselves to alternative therapy and learn how it can aid mental health with Art Therapist Beth Donahue.

In our country, safety has always been a major public health concern. While it's disheartening to see cases of abuse almost constantly flashed on our television screens, stigma around the issue prevents us from talking about it or discussing the personal trauma that one battles. Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In today's episode, Personal Safety Coach and Educator, Viji Ganesh talks to us about the impact that child sexual abuse has on one's mental health and how we can help contribute to a safe space for children.

The 10th of October marks World Mental Health Day. With another passing year, we sure have become more understanding of the fact that mental illnesses are real and challenging, and we have become more supportive of the same. Mental health legislation has gone through numerous changes over the years in order to provide for mental healthcare and services for people with mental illness. Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In today's episode, advocate Mrinal Kanwar talks to us about what's changed on the mental health front with respect to the Indian Legal System.

While the word categorizes writers as people who seek loneliness and silence, it fails to see them as they truly are- a diverse group of individuals, who have mastery over the most powerful human sense, imagination.

Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In today's episode, master storyteller and best-selling author of the biography of our beloved composer, Mr. A.R. Rahman, Krishna Trilok talks about how to hone one's craft as an artist and make an impact.

The grief of losing someone often leaves a lasting impact on one’s life. Life changes in ways we could never anticipate. When it feels like the rest of the world has just kept going, we may find ourselves to be broken and struggle in our attempts to “move on” from the loss. So how do we pick up our broken pieces and find the strength to move forward?

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In today's episode, Dr. Sangeeta Mahajan talks about dealing with grief brought by loss due to suicide and finding the path to healing.

During the lockdown, we’re all confined to our homes, with the news and media being the only thing that keeps us company. However, recent developments have highlighted the responsibility that rests on our media when it comes to covering sensitive or taboo topics, such as mental health.

Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In today's episode, Tanmoy Goswami talks about his journey battling depression, and the role media plays in mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

People with lived experiences of mental health issues work hard towards managing their everyday lives, coping with symptoms, and more significantly, dealing with stigma. It's inspiring to see how people use that experience, believe in themselves and work towards making a difference, which in turn empowers others around them.

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In today's episode, Charlene Sunkel shares her journey about battling Schizophrenia, and uplifting voices of people who have had lived experiences with mental illness by creating the Global Mental Health Peer Network.

In the last few months, the pandemic has kept all of us cooped up at home. As humans, we always look out for things to do to keep ourselves occupied. One of the most favorable escapes for any person is surely art: be it visual, musical, instrumental, or performance.

This episode of LonePack Conversations flips the playing ground; we speak with one of Kollywood's most popular motherly figures, Janaki Sabesh, who besides just this has donned several artistic hats.

Listen along to understand how mental health has been an important filter in her philosophy, to reflect upon how mental health has been portrayed in cinema and theatre, and to have a sneak-peak into the world of cinema through the lens of mindfulness and mental health.

Friendship is something you never outgrow. No matter how old you are or what you’re going through, healthy and close friendships encourage positive mental health and well-being. They celebrate with you through the good times in life and are there for you through the bad. In times such as now, it has become more important for us to be there for each other and check up on our loved ones. Welcome to LonePack Conversations! In today's episode, Dr. Vinod Kumar talks about the power of friendship and support systems.