Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Indian Women's Mental Health: A Multilingual Anthology
This book is a collection of stories written by women in many different Indian languages.
These stories talk about how women deal with mental health problems.
They show that these problems can happen to anyone, and they can be very challenging to deal with.
The book also shows that there are many different ways to help people with mental health problems, and it's important to talk about these issues openly.
Anthology of 26 stories by women in 18 Indian languages about women's mental health struggles
Covers a wide range of mental health issues, including schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Stories highlight challenges in seeking help, stigma, discrimination, and sexual exploitation
Edited by two women teachers, focusing on cultural inclusivity and humanizing psychological conditions
Includes a note from a mental health practitioner emphasizing emotional, psychological, and social well-being
- Who
- Women in India
- What
- Stories about mental health struggles and challenges
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India, across different regions and cultures
- Why
- To raise awareness about mental health issues, challenge stigma, and promote open discussion
Proponents of open mental health discussion
Supporters of mental health taboo
Stigma and silence
Proponents of open mental health discussion
Hinders help-seeking and recovery
Supporters of mental health taboo
Protects individuals and families from shame
- Number of stories
- 26
- Languages represented
- 15 Indian languages and 3 dialects
- Editor(s)
- Two women teachers
- Mental health issues covered
- Schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, OCD, etc.
- Themes
- Stigma, discrimination, sexual exploitation, support systems, cultural settings