By Esha Kode & Sanjana Chekuri
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Touch A Life’s Annual World Kindness Day took place on November 19th, 2022 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. The event involved 2000+ global participants, 100+ world class leaders, 30 panel members, and 8+ hours of keynote speakers.
I have been shooed away from nitty-gritty details all my life and advised that I needed to ponder on something only if it was of significance. People are more scared of these thoughts than COVID-19. I kid you not.
By Rako
By Esha Kode
Launching our new 4-week educational program for children to talk all things mental health! Join us in increasing awareness and ending the stigma!
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A few years ago I watched Mirinda’s #ReleaseThePressure campaign video and found myself sobbing on my bathroom floor because of how real and authentic it was. Mirinda was often depicted as a quirky brand and appealed to the younger people because which kid doesn’t love a good fizzy drink?
Boundaries are crucial for your mental health. Everyone needs to set boundaries as they are for one's own well being.
By Anvitha Bommireddy
The 100 Million campaign is a youth-led call to action for a world where all young people are free, safe and educated. We support young people to mobilize to end violence against children, eradicate child labour, and ensure education, breaking the cycles of illiteracy, poverty and violence for good. Happy2Thrive is partnering with this organization to create discussions about mental health! Check out @100millionusa for the LIVES!
There’s a familiar lump in my throat and weird squiggles in my stomach as I am writing this post. The content in this post has been largely unspoken about or said to any of my friends or family.
By Sanjana Chekuri
I want to talk about a small change that I’ve made recently. This change has been liberating and has helped me stay in control of my mind. This change is […]
You don’t have to be THAT good of a person; No one is that good or perfect. Rather, it is more important that you find your inner peace and build a lifestyle based on your needs. It's critical that you don't forget that we are human and have natural tendencies.
You are okay. You are overwhelmed, but you are okay. Rigid routines are just as anxiety-provoking as not having any routine at all. Striking a balance between the two is essential. Remember to remind yourself every so often: everything is temporary and you are okay.
As life gets hectic, people often lose sight of their goals and get caught up in the process. There should be a shift in mindset to focus on the purpose rather than getting tangled in the steps to get there. This is why we need to free ourselves and envision our greatest vision for ourselves.
It took me a couple of years to dissect the phrase “be a man” despite it always being subtly thrown around at my brother or at some other man in […]
Whether you’re in school, college, or a part of the workforce, it is likely that a majority of us are currently at the peak of our stress and busyness as we near the end of this year. As we enter the holiday season, take a moment to commend yourself and all those around you for their hard work and...
Back home I was super disciplined and lowkey had my life figured out. My mornings were something that I took immense pleasure in because they were structured and gave me […]
Imagine finding a stunning dress at the mall. You expected it to look one way, but it turned out to look completely different. For as long as I can remember, malls often triggered my negative self-body image. Bodies are extraordinary and it doesn’t matter how skinny we are. In order to feel more comfortable in a fitting room, I first need to be comfortable being who I am within my own skin.
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Be it for a sick visit or an annual check-up, my doctor’s office always has me fill out a “Mental Health Questionnaire.” This questionnaire has been a recent requirement, which I appreciate as it shows that mental health is becoming more of a priority in medicine. However, I feel that there are a few drawbacks to this that defeat the whole purpose of having pediatric patients fill this questionnaire out.
Zainab Johnson is a comedian and actress by profession. Zainab will talk to our cofounders via an Instagram Live about her mental health journey. Join the live to interact with us directly!
Stand up for mental health awareness by partaking in Happy2Thrive's Walk-a-Thon!
Supermodel, entrepreneur, anchor, and fitness enthusiast – Diva Dhawan – is going to have an open discussion with our Happy2Thrive Cofounders on Monday, May 17th from 1:00-2:00pm EST. As someone […]
