We are very sorry to hear about the passing away of Dr Bhargavi Davar, a pioneer in the field of survivor research in India. Her work has laid the foundation for several activists, policymakers and schoalrs. She will be missed.

On this #internationaldayforbiodiversity 🌿, let's take a critical look. Studies such as bit.ly/4bLzfHZ show that including traditional ecological knowledge and values of local communities is crucial in improving the effectiveness of conservation measures. Swipe>>

MHI joins mental health movements in India & beyond to mourn the loss of Bhargavi Davar, a dedicated mental health and disability activist. Read a statement of remembrance from our Founder, Harsh Mariwala >>

Rest in Power, Bhargavi ✊🏾
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সাপাম সুইটি না ইবা 'নাথেইবা' বু সকতাকঢরি। MHI অমাশূঙ Thechinkyhomoproject না পুথোকপা মেন্টাল হেল্থ জারনি কৌবা, লোন মখল কায়াগী anthology of কুইর ট্রান্স ৱারিনি।

🔗 পাব্লীকেশনবু হেন্না একছেশ তৌনাবাগীদামাক link তা চঙবিয়ু : bit.ly/3vx9HyO

📣 Speaking about Accessible Mental Healthcare: MHI Director Raj discussed about the needs of persons with disabilities coming from intersections of marginalised groups— & how the constant struggle with systemic discrimination adds to mental health concerns.

Introducing ‘Withdrawal’ by Pavel Sagolsem, from Mental Health Journey, a multilingual anthology of queer-trans narratives by MHI and Thechinkyhomoproject. Swipe to read more >>

🔗 Click the link to access the full publication: bit.ly/3vx9HyO

Our debut episode, Exploring Health and Healthcare in Assam, is now live! Catch Dr. Sunil Kaul- Co-founder, Action North-East Trust, talk about the realities in Assam.
Tune in here-
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#HealthPolicy #Assam #StatusOfStates #Healthcare #NewEpisode

☎️On World Telecommunication & Information Society Day, it is important to highlight digital systems for mental health support like MHI’s Partner iCALL Helpline — a tech-assisted medium for counselling, referrals & educational resources.

Read more about iCALL's work >>
#WTISD

📢AIRING TONIGHT
MHI Director Raj spoke to NDTV about the mental health of Persons with Disabilities — who battle systemic exclusion on a daily basis. This discussion also features valuable insights from Abha Khetarpal & Dr Kankam Khosla!

🗓️: 18 May
⏰: 7:30 PM
📺: NDTV 24x7

Happening tomorrow!

This #IDAHOBIT , queerbeat is highlighting the work of a few #LGBT + organisations & activists in India. We asked Raj Mariwala of Mariwala Health Initiative how they are countering #homophobia , #biphobia & #transphobia . Find out in this video & RT/repost to share it further:

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, @katyayinisaksham explores the pervasive nature of queerphobia in India. From societal rejection of non-normative gender-sexuality to rampant scrutiny of a youngter’s physical features, got it all. Watch >>

Victoria Bingtam do ‘Agu domo; ho laga agam gyobo pe domo’ kiboye Bamchro Riang aloh Mental Health Journey ga, queer- trans niting bintam do asa-asa gam ho heyy MHI ho laga Thechinkyhomoproject

Victoria - Arunachal Pradesh (part 2)

Generation Mental Health is announcing the 4th Annual Mental Health Conference. Take your mental health advocacy from passion to action on May 18th. Let's empower youth voices and take action for mental health! Link: tinyurl.com/3wx63327
#Youth4MH

How does identifying as male and having an assigned as male body change the experience of living with an invisible disability? Our manual explores these questions & more. Download bit.ly/HoldingSpacePa…

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