In light of the passing of Baek Se-hee, the author of a highly-popular book centred on depression and mental health discourse, we curate a few digital platforms and insightful titles for readers seeking an outlet that enables much-needed discussion on this subject
(From left) Baek Se-hee; copies of translated versions of I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki. pics courtesy/@_baeksehee
The untimely passing of 35 year-old Baek Se-hee, the South Korean author of the acclaimed memoir, I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki (2018), on October 16 has come as a blow to fans worldwide. The book gained popularity for its honest portrayal of mental health conversations between the author and her therapist. Following Se-hee’s theme, we curate some helpful digital reads and listens for mental health content.
Self-improvement
A still from the podcast. Pic Courtesy/Let’s talk about mental health
Sometimes, all you need is a few tips that work in the hustle and bustle of everyday work and responsibilities. The podcast, Let’s Talk About Mental Health, by counsellor-writer Jeremy Godwin, gives practical advice on mental resilience, stress management, and finding balance amidst chaos. The host covers one aspect of mental health every week, including positivity and social media.
Log on to Spotify, Apple Podcasts
Beginning from the basics
An article on using music to relax. Pic courtesy/The well news; psych hub
For honest and unfiltered conversations around the various facets of mental health, mainly anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-care, and understanding mental health,
Psych Hub, an online platform, provides detailed insights dedicated towards education on a much-tabooed subject. Particularly, they offer written content for those more comfortable with reading, a YouTube channel for the audio-visual aficionados, as well as resources for self-help.
Log on to @psychhubeducation
Tackling the specifics
A view of an article. Pic courtesy/Mental health foundation
Mental health doesn’t mean profound terms such as ‘depression’. More often than not, small, seemingly insignificant factors of contemporary life pile up invisibly, becoming a burden on the mind. Mental Health Foundation is a quiet corner of the Internet, which offers exhaustive written content on these ‘little factors’, be it constant exposure to negative news, living in times of political uncertainty, doomscrolling, body image, and dealing with the delicate niche that is children’s mental wellbeing.
Log on to mentalhealth.org.uk
The anxiety bug
Pics courtesy/@amitgenre; @mentalhealth- withsonali
Anxiety is a prevalent issue, plaguing youngsters and adults alike. You can find a friendly guide in the self-help book, Anxiety: Overcome It and Live Without Fear (2020) (HarperCollins India) by Sonali Gupta, a clinical psychologist in Mumbai.
Sonali Gupta
It explores anxiety as a mental health problem in India, and takes a focus on how one can identify and understand its intense grip, situations that may trigger it, and mitigation strategies.
AVAILABLE Leading bookstores and e-stores
COST Rs 299
Hidden burdens
Pic courtesy/Speaking tiger books; (right)Jerry Pinto. File pic
The experience of living with and taking care of a loved one suffering from a mental health condition can be as exhausting as having one yourself. Mumbai-based author and journalist Jerry Pinto’s book, A Book of Light: When a Loved One Has a Different Mind (2016) (Speaking Tiger Books) sheds light on the invisible pains and challenges of being a caregiver. It encapsulates this subject through a compilation of personal stories of 13 such caregivers for different types of patients, touching upon common issues such as despair, grief, and frustration.
AVAILABLE Leading bookstores and e-stores
COST Rs 299
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