Of Mental Health Helplines & Seeking Support | Dolly Sharma

Of Mental Health Helplines & Seeking Support | Dolly Sharma

Author: Yellowcheer - Mental health September 4, 2024 Duration: 1:10:24

We delve into mental health helplines and broader thoughts on seeking support, mental health perspectives, misconceptions and a lot more with the wonderful Dolly Sharma. So many nuggets you can relate to.


Dolly is the co-founder of Pukar foundation, a free emotional support & suicide prevention helpline. She is a certified mental health first aider and QPR Suicide Gatekeeping instructor.


Trigger Warning: Mention of suicide in the episode.


Pukar Foundation (India)
Free Helpline9663896669
10AM-2PM


Tele-MANAS toll free helpline number -14416


If you are experiencing distress or are concerned about someone else’s mental health, please contact your national or local helpline or nearest healthcare provider for support.


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Hosted by a NIMHANS certified lay counsellor and poet, Mental Health Musings approaches well-being from a unique and personal angle. This isn't a clinical lecture series; instead, each episode blends original, heartfelt poetry with candid conversations. You'll hear from mental health professionals and advocates who share insights in accessible language, moving beyond theory to discuss real, everyday challenges. The goal is to foster a deeper, more compassionate understanding of your own mind and equip you to better support the people in your life. Recognized by Feedspot among the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts globally and a Top 10 podcast on this topic in India, this series creates a reflective space where art and dialogue meet. Tuning in means joining a thoughtful exploration where personal experience and professional knowledge intersect, all guided by the host's dual perspective as a counsellor and an artist. Each episode of this podcast is designed to feel like a genuine conversation, offering both solace and practical perspective for anyone on a journey toward mental wellness.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 44

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Duration: 3:23
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Duration: 2:18
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1 min thought interception - Rain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20
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1 min thought interception - Happy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10
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1 min thought interception - Forest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05
A 1-minute thought interception (walk in the forest). Listen in for just 60 secs. Might help you visualize something calming and take off the stress in the moment. Destress.
Embracing Emotions: A Poetic Reflection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:43
The episode is a poetic reflection on embracing emotions. All emotions have a function. They help us express our likes and dislikes and are like our internal signals that motivate us to act and make decisions. We frequen…