Coming from a psychology background in my school, I was surrounded by peers who were well aware of mental health and the repercussions faced due to ignorance towards decline of mental health. Through my experience I was quick to identify two institutional gaps, one consisting of people unaware of mental health and not knowing when and how to seek help, second consisting of people I studied with, aware but tied by stigma. Taking forward this ardent desire of mine to ameliorate this situation, I got the opportunity to team up with Dr Save and Ms Sakshi, who reciprocated with similar passion and dedication, and the rest is history.

I hope that through U&I, a safe space can be felt around discussing mental health issues and the stigma attached to it gives way to acceptance and understanding.