Trigger warning: The video describes experiences of suicidal distress and recovery, and may be difficult viewing. We encourage you to care first for your wellbeing and choose accordingly.
Kalyani lives in Chennai, and is an actress, activist, and a mother. In her #OutliveStories film, she shares her journey of navigating stigma and coping with depression after she lost her own mother to suicide. Now a mother herself, she also shares her aspirations to build a better and, more empathetic world for her daughter.
You can find her petition for OTT Platforms to display Kiran Mental Health Helpline Number as a disclaimer here - www.change.org...
Stories of recovery offer hope. They tells us that suicide is preventable. They remind us that we are not alone, and that we too can outlive moments of distress. If you’d like to share your story, visit outlive.in
Outlive is an initiative of Sangath, The Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, and Quicksand.
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