Amrita Tripathi and Kamna Chhibber, co-authors of ‘Age of Anxiety’, discuss mental health in the context of the second wave of the pandemicTrigger warning: this article contains material related to suicide and mental illness. The book discusses the basics of anxiety, the terminology used, while debunking myths and providing self-care tips. We’ve collected myths and facts, colloquial terms for anxiety and tried to distil a lot of the information in a conversational, accessible way. At the time of working on this book, what were your thoughts on the mental health issues associated with the pandemic? If these topics cause emotional, mental, or physical distress, please call Sneha 044-24640050 or Aasra 9820466726

Source: The Hindu May 08, 2021 10:36 UTC