From Personal Struggles to Professional Purpose
MY JOURNEY
My journey into mental health began with my own struggles. As a teenager, I battled severe anxiety and low self-esteem. My mental health issues also took a toll on my physical health, causing frequent pain and a profound sense of feeling lost. I often wished for help but couldn’t find it. Mental health was—and in many ways, still is—a taboo subject in our community.
My parents had always hoped I’d pursue medicine, but while preparing for the entrance exams, I had a realization—I wanted to help people with their life stories and the real struggles they face. It wasn’t just about treating symptoms, it was about understanding and guiding people through their challenges. This realization led me to psychology. With a mix of determination and a bit of luck, I made my way into college and began my journey toward becoming a mental health professional.
My journey into mental health started because of my own struggles. As a teenager, I dealt with severe anxiety and low self-esteem. It wasn’t just affecting my mind—it also took a toll on my body, causing pain and making me feel lost. I wished for help but couldn’t find it. Mental health was—and still is—a tough subject to talk about in my community.
Making a Difference
To truly make a difference, I studied psychology and gained hands-on experience through internships at hospitals in Delhi. But no textbook or training could prepare me for what I felt when the COVID-19 lockdown began. Suddenly, the world became quieter, yet the weight of isolation and anxiety grew heavier for so many.
I couldn’t just sit back and watch. I felt this deep urge to reach out, to do something—anything—to help. That’s when I turned to Instagram, creating videos to offer comfort and encouragement. At first, I doubted myself. Would this even make a difference? But then, messages started pouring in—people telling me my words helped them feel less alone, that they found the courage to seek help, that someone finally understood what they were going through.
That was the moment everything clicked. Helping even one person feel seen and heard was enough to keep going. And I realized—sometimes, the smallest act of kindness can be a lifeline for someone in the dark.
After COVID, I spent my days working in a clinic and my evenings offering private therapy sessions. I gave it my all—my time, my energy, and my heart. But as much as I tried, I could only reach so many people. It was heartbreaking to see how many still needed support, and I knew I had to do more.
That’s when I realized—I needed to find a way to expand my reach and create something bigger, something that could help more people in a meaningful way.
Creating
"The Mind Home"
This realization pushed me to take action. I founded The Mind Home with a simple yet powerful belief—healing is not just about the mind, but about the whole self. I believe that our physical, mental, and emotional health are deeply intertwined, and true well-being comes from nurturing all aspects of who we are.
Through my social media, I don’t just want to create awareness; I want to offer real solutions. Knowledge without action is incomplete, and my goal has always been to bridge that gap—to help people not just understand their struggles, but to find a way forward. That’s the heart of The Mind Home—a space where healing meets action, and awareness leads to transformation.
