There's a fair chance that you already know someone who needs help for mental health. According to one recent study, only one of five of the 150 million Indians with mental health issues get treatment. Everyone goes through phases of stress, anger and sadness, but the lack of discussion around mental health disorders and how people struggle with them makes it hard to recognise the signs that you need help. There are a host of reasons that make the process of seeking professional health for mental healthcare even more daunting: the social stigma surrounding mental health , the myths surrounding therapy, the lack of awareness about whether you should see a psychologist, a psychiatrist or a counsellor, or even finding the right doctor that you can trust and confide in.

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