Kicking the Butt

How often do you say this is my last cigarette? Only to reach out for another one? There is stress all around. That cigarette helps but only temporarily. My Uncle used to tell us a joke. “I have stopped smoking! Between two cigarettes!“, and we used to have a hearty...

The Trauma of COVID-19 in 2020

Covid-19 swept 2020 away. The sudden lockdown, the separations, loss of jobs, economy, loved ones. All of these have culminated in unbearable trauma for us. Will we ever recover? Many suicides have been reported all over the world. The trauma is too much to handle. We...
Father’s Day

Father’s Day

Dear Friends of NAMI INDIA, Fathers day is just around the corner. While odes have been written on Mothers the fathers are often the forgotten species. On this day, I would like to remember my father who was a key cornerstone of my recovery into happiness. Being of an...
Power of Nature in Healing

Power of Nature in Healing

Dear Friends of NAMI INDIA, The theme for World Environment Day 2020 is, ‘Time for Nature’, with a focus on its role in providing the essential infrastructure that supports life on Earth and human development. Environment both physical and mental plays a great role in...

MindWise

Hello Everyone,Namaste.NAMI INDIA takes helping those struggling with mental health conditions seriously. In these times of lockdown, our condition may be exasperated by the changes to our normal routines. If any of you out there is struggling due to a shortage of...