There is no health without mental health. Yet, like millions of people around the world, my family and I were ignorant about mental health issues.
I was born and raised in Bangalore, India, amidst ancient traditions, and a large, loving extended family. My happy childhood, however, gave way to a traumatic adolescence. By the time I was 18, I was debilitated by generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks. At 23, as a young mother in America, I struggled to free myself from the death-hold of depression.
Ignorance imprisons. Knowledge sets us free.
As we celebrate World Mental Health Day today, I encourage you to educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of depression, its diagnosis and treatment. And, please share your knowledge with your family and community. You never know, you might save a life!
To learn more about depression and its treatment, please click here…
Wishing you wellness,