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November 28, 2020

Harnessing the power of human imagination for social change

Art can change the social contract with society and shift the power of imagination into collective development.

by World Economic Forum | 1 min read

woman conducting a survey with an elderly woman_Piyush Khanorkar

November 20, 2020

Living with risk, fear, and anxiety

The rural elderly have faced a unique set of challenges during COVID-19. Here’s what we can do about it.

by Piyush Khanorkar | 6 min read

November 20, 2020

Who is 'self-improvement' for?

There are entire industries dedicated to selling productivity and self-improvement. We need to analyse their impact on mental health.

by Sadaf Vidha | 6 min read

young girl standing- pc Sanlaap

November 05, 2020

How did young people access care during the lockdown?

One hundred and eleven youth-serving organisations shared their experiences with reported health-related concerns and challenges during the pandemic.

by Sucharita Iyer, Shireen Jejeebhoy, Nitya Daryanani | 6 min read

Arts and culture for social change

October 31, 2020

Art and culture can serve as a force for social change

How can the power of creativity and storytelling be leveraged to change stereotypes, give voice to the voiceless, and build a more inclusive world?

by World Economic Forum | 1 min read

Sero survey being conducted in Mumbai

October 27, 2020

"We didn't know what a sero survey was"

A day in the life of a sero survey field manager, whose work in the slums of Mumbai helped us understand the extent of COVID-19's spread.

by Naziya Faiz Shaikh | 6 min read

A blade of grass emerging through concrete craks

October 22, 2020

The problem with resilience as we know it

Because resilience today has become an expected and standard response to distress, failure to achieve it implies that something is wrong with us.

by Ruchita Chandrashekar | 4 min read

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October 01, 2020

Art therapy: How the arts can sharpen mental health research

Engagement with the arts takes on higher significance during unsettled times and can create positive change in health research.

by World Economic Forum | 1 min read

A graphic of women with raised fists, against a blue background

September 23, 2020

The politics of mental health and well-being

The acknowledgement that well-being and mental health are affected by casteism and patriarchy is often missing.

by Divya Kandukuri | 7 min read

Physically disabled boy being carried by his mother for a bath

September 17, 2020

Photo essay: The heavy price of nuclear power

A look into how uranium mining impacts the lands, livelihoods, and health of Adivasi communities in Jharkhand.

by Subhrajit Sen | 8 min read

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