Why This Now by ReSet

On today’s episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we delve into the brewing COVID-19 related mental health crisis in India. To show us the bigger picture of India’s mental health landscape, the role of the government in mental health policy, and the impacts of COVID-19, we have Harvard psychiatrist, researcher and educator Dr. Vikram Patel. With her own experiences, journalist Anusha Sundar [https://twitter.com/anusha16_?lang=en] shares her story of losing her job, the strains of moving back in with your parents, and going through a pandemic with pre-existing mental health challenges. Human rights activist and lawyer Manjula Pradeep [https://twitter.com/manjulahpradeep] and Dalit queer activist, writer and curator Aroh Akunth [https://www.instagram.com/dalitqueerproject/?hl=en] show us the pandemic through the lens of the disproportionately affected marginilized communities. Trigger warning: Please note, this episode has mentions of mental illness, suicide, and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs help, please know there are resources you can reach out to [https://twitter.com/ReSet_Everyday/status/1272097971958616070?s=20]. To see more of Re:Set’s work, visit resetyoureveryday.com [https://resetyoureveryday.com/] and follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/resetyoureveryday/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ReSetYourEveryday/] & Twitter [https://twitter.com/ReSet_Everyday]. CREDITS: Host: Aakanksha Tangri (Twitter [https://twitter.com/aakankshat] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aakankshatangri/]) Writer: Akanksha Mishra This is a Maed in India [https://www.maedinindia.in/] production. Audio Engineer & Editor - Kartik Kulkarni [https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en] Producer - Mae Mariyam Thomas [https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en] Assistant Producer: Husein Haveliwala [https://www.instagram.com/huseinh7/?hl=en]

On this episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we bring to light the journey of raising a child with an intellectual/developmental disability. Founder of support platforms for parents of children with special needs in Kenya and a mother of children with genetic conditions herself Christine Mutena [https://twitter.com/cmutena], along with Meghnaa Surana, mother of a child with Down Syndrome and founder of a support group [https://www.instagram.com/bubbles.ds/] for the Down Syndrome community, open up about the stages of life a parent of a child with an intellectual/developmental disability goes through, from happy milestones to disheartening setbacks. And to give a macro perspective on the topic, Director of Global Development and Government Relations at Special Olympics Meghan Hussey [https://twitter.com/meghan_hussey], from her experience working in various countries, talks about the change that can take place when the fields of healthcare, education and policy come together. To see more of Re:Set’s work, visit resetyoureveryday.com [https://resetyoureveryday.com/] and follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/resetyoureveryday/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ReSetYourEveryday/] & Twitter [https://twitter.com/ReSet_Everyday]. CREDITS: Host: Aakanksha Tangri (Twitter [https://twitter.com/aakankshat] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aakankshatangri/]) Writer: Akanksha Mishra This is a Maed in India [https://www.maedinindia.in/] production. Audio Engineer & Editor - Kartik Kulkarni [https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en] Producer - Mae Mariyam Thomas [https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en] Assistant Producer: Husein Haveliwala [https://www.instagram.com/huseinh7/?hl=en]

On this episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we discover what it’s like to be the parent of a child internet personality. Jai Catalano, who runs a family YouTube channel and Nisha Topwal, mother of influencer Anantya Anand take us on the other side of the camera to share their experiences with their children being in the public eye, dealing with criticism, and how they strike a balance in their kids’ school, online activity and social lives. We also have counselling psychologist Dr. Lavina Ahuja, who throws light on the changes in power dynamics in such families, what happens when money enters the picture, the dependency on external validation, and the effects of social media on young minds. To see more of Re:Set’s work, visit resetyoureveryday.com [https://resetyoureveryday.com/] and follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/resetyoureveryday/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ReSetYourEveryday/] & Twitter [https://twitter.com/ReSet_Everyday]. CREDITS: Host: Aakanksha Tangri (Twitter [https://twitter.com/aakankshat] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aakankshatangri/]) Writer: Akanksha Mishra This is a Maed in India [https://www.maedinindia.in/] production. Audio Engineer & Editor - Kartik Kulkarni [https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en] Producer - Mae Mariyam Thomas [https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en] Assistant Producer: Husein Haveliwala [https://www.instagram.com/huseinh7/?hl=en]

Today’s episode ofWhy This Now? by Re:Setsheds light on the experience of living in India as a Black person. Wildlife conservationistMonica Fatogun [https://www.instagram.com/mean.greenie/], singer and music journalistRobert 'Bob' Omulo [https://www.instagram.com/therealbobkat/?hl=en], model and karaoke hostPrinceton Ugoeze Aguocha [https://www.instagram.com/princetagrammm11/], and President of the Nigerian Association in Bangalore and IT professionalTimmy Iwoni [https://twitter.com/codemaverick69]share their stories of facing racism and discrimination in their daily lives while finding housing and jobs, being heckled on the street, or dealing with law enforcement in the country. We touch on the colonial roots of India’s obsession with fair skin, the appropriation of Black culture amongst Indians, stereotypical representation of Black people in Bollywood, and the mental health effects of it all. To see more of Re:Set’s work, visitresetyoureveryday.com [https://resetyoureveryday.com/]and follow us onInstagram [https://www.instagram.com/resetyoureveryday/],Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ReSetYourEveryday/]&Twitter [https://twitter.com/ReSet_Everyday]. CREDITS: Host: Aakanksha Tangri (Twitter [https://twitter.com/aakankshat]&Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aakankshatangri/]) Writer: Akanksha Mishra This is aMaed in India [https://www.maedinindia.in/]production. Audio Engineer & Editor -Kartik Kulkarni [https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en] Producer -Mae Mariyam Thomas [https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en] Assistant Producer:Husein Haveliwala [https://www.instagram.com/huseinh7/?hl=en]

On today’s episode ofWhy This Now? by Re:Set, we look at what it’s like navigating intimacy after experiencing sexual violence, and how the lingering trauma impacts survivors. Author and survivorSohaila Abdulali [https://twitter.com/sohailaabdulali]and public health professional and survivor Zahra Bhaiwala share their deeply personal stories of how trauma has manifested in their relationships, opening up about sexual assault to a potential partner and the societal pressures of victim blaming and gaslighting, while sexual violence counselor Tara Fox tells us the role of loved ones in the healing process and how sexual violence impacts survivors. Trigger warning: Please note, this episode has mentions of sexual violence, rape, and seuxal trauma. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual violence or trauma, please know there is support you can access. You can find information and resources around sexual assault and trauma atresetyoureveryday.com [https://resetyoureveryday.com/]. To see more of Re:Set’s work, visitresetyoureveryday.com [https://resetyoureveryday.com/]and follow us onInstagram [https://www.instagram.com/resetyoureveryday/],Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ReSetYourEveryday/]&Twitter [https://twitter.com/ReSet_Everyday]. CREDITS: Host: Aakanksha Tangri (Twitter [https://twitter.com/aakankshat]&Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aakankshatangri/]) Writer: Sanjukta Bose & Akanksha Mishra This is aMaed in India [https://www.maedinindia.in/]production. Audio Engineer & Editor -Kartik Kulkarni [https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en] Producer -Mae Mariyam Thomas [https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en] Assistant Producer:Husein Haveliwala [https://www.instagram.com/huseinh7/?hl=en]