Delhi, [India]: Three aspiring and zealous psychologists, Ms. Khushi Hans, Ms. Ankitha Anand, and Ms. Diksha Aggarwal working towards destigmatising mental health, creating awareness in the community and making it accessible to everyone have created Wakeful Mind, currently an Instagram- based community, seeking to inspire others to keep a check on their mental health.
Through Wakeful Mind, they aim to break the stigma around mental health, encourage others to seek help as and when required, provide sources and guidance as needed, and provide tips in order to overcome various issues. Wakeful mind offers complex information in simpler more understandable terms relating it with daily activities, asking others to make their mental health a priority.
“Believe mental health as important as bodily, as well as an overall desire to empower citizens of tomorrow to take ownership over themselves,” said Ms. Khushi Hans. “The core mission is building and supporting awareness and activities around promoting self-care which, by extension, gives room to emotional strength and resilience, concluded Ms. Ankitha Anand.
The founders of Wakeful Mind are currently pursuing their masters in specific fields of psychology from some prominent universities in Delhi. A vision and passion to increase the importance of mental health and wellness overall, helps them to lead this initiative forward,
The three recently conducted a thoughtful session for teachers with a collaboration of the non-profit organization Yuvaan Gurukul. The session focused on the pressing issue of mobile addiction among youngsters. Through the podcast, they shed light on the psychological impacts of excessive mobile usage, practical strategies to address this issue, and the role of parents and teachers in fostering healthier digital habits among students. The session was highly appreciated by attendees and further demonstrated the trio’s commitment to addressing critical mental health challenges faced by today’s youth. Ms. Diksha Aggarwal shared their wider vision, “Our aim is ultimately to empower people by providing them with tools and knowledge required to lead better lives. By raising awareness and encouraging supportive communities, we aim to contribute towards a healthier, more inclusive society.
For more details, find Wakeful Mind on Instagram and join the movement toward better mental health and personal empowerment.