The Silent Crisis in India’s Mental Health
In a country where people freely discuss physical pain but hide emotional wounds, therapy often becomes a taboo word.
“Why would I need therapy?”
“Only weak people go to counseling.”
“Log kya kahenge?”
In her latest podcast, Psychologist Reena Chopra sits down with Moushami Kapadia, a mother, actor, and advocate, to uncover why India still struggles to normalize therapy — and how awareness begins at home.
Cultural Stigma: The “Be Strong” Myth
Indian families often equate strength with silence.
We’re taught to endure, not express. But emotional endurance without release turns into anxiety, anger, and burnout.
Reena Chopra explains that therapy doesn’t make you weak — it makes you self-aware.
When parents heal, they model emotional intelligence for their children.
Why Mothers Struggle to Seek Help
Many mothers feel guilty about seeking therapy, believing it’s selfish or unnecessary.
But as Moushami shares, therapy gave her clarity — not just for herself, but for her child.
“When I worked on my emotions, my daughter started feeling safer,” she says.
“I learned to respond instead of react.”
Myths That Keep Therapy Hidden
- ❌ “Therapy is only for people with serious issues.”
- ❌ “Talking about problems makes them worse.”
- ❌ “Therapists just give advice.”
- ✅ Truth: Therapy helps you understand your thoughts and patterns. It’s self-work guided by science.
How Therapy Transforms Parenting
Parents who seek therapy:
- Communicate calmly
- Set healthy boundaries
- Recognize emotional triggers
- Raise emotionally aware kids
Therapy is not about fixing you — it’s about helping you reconnect with yourself.
The Role of Society and Media
India is slowly changing. Mental health content creators, schools, and podcasts like Saar Holistic Wellness are helping normalize therapy through open conversations.
Every time someone shares their story, they make it easier for another person to seek help without shame.
A Call to Action
Therapy should be viewed like any other healthcare.
You wouldn’t ignore a broken bone — so why ignore a broken heart or mind?
Reena Chopra emphasizes,
“Healing begins when conversation replaces silence.”
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