May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in this special video episode , we sat down with Ms. Ruchika Jain , a professional to explore what mental health really means and why it's okay to talk about it . She helped in breaking down the basics in a calm, clear and human way.

We discuss FAQs on mental health about Mental health things like :

How do I know when I need help?

What does therapy actually look like ?

What is normal and what's not & many more.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed , unsure or just curious about your mental well-being , this episode is for you

Guest - Ms. Ruchika Jain (@wellprism)

Host - Kriti Sancheti / Audio Tapes By Kay (@audiotapesbykay)

Time stamps :

00:00 – Introduction  

02:52 – What made her choose psychology & her journey  

04:55 – How Well Prism came into life  

05:18 – About couples & family therapy  

05:46 – How did she convince her parents?  

08:05 – Myth about therapy  

08:40 – Benefits of therapy  

09:26 – How she takes care of her own mental health  

12:20 – Managing mental wellbeing as a psychologist  

12:54 – When do you need to see a therapist?  

13:43 – What to expect in your first therapy session  

14:47 – Misunderstandings about psychologists  

17:26 – Boundaries: importance & how to set them  

24:23 – Negative influence in Indian households  

26:49 – Setting boundaries with parents  

28:50 – Lifestyle changes to support mental health  

30:00 – Mental Health Kit  

31:43 – Emotional fatigue & digital overwhelm  

34:13 – Work-life balance  

34:35 – Collective burnout  

35:30 – Healthy practices: Me time  

35:50 – Questions from Instagram community  

37:45 – Grounding techniques  

38:40 – How to find the right therapist  

41:05 – Myth busting  

42:43 – A note for those afraid to start therapy  

44:40 – Outro