This is the sixth episode of Mind ki Baat, a Newslaundry podcast with a neurodivergent host with a focus on the invisible epidemic of mental health issues in society today. In this episode, we discuss Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, a mental health condition that affects millions around the world. OCD is characterised by recurrent obsessions and compulsions. These significantly impact a person’s daily life, yet they’re often mocked for their compulsions by neurotypicals.&nbsp; This episode features conversations with Manvi Tiwari, a lived experience expert and activist in OCD and anxiety, who sits on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/manvi-tiwari/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">several advisory boards and councils</a>. We also talk to Nipuna Singh, a forensic and counselling psychologist with over eight years of experience. Tune in! <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mind ki Baat, Ep 7: Sexual violence and trauma

Why this podcast? While there are more news reports and headlines on mental health issues now, especially after the Covid pandemic, they’re just the tip of the iceberg. There’s very little understanding of basic terminology, let alone the ways these issues impact lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.