Dr. Gauri is an eminent writer. She has curated a wonderful book “Musings of a Psychologist and Ripples”. She is a clinical psychologist with a doctorate in clinical psychology. Beyond that she is a blogger, poet and an artist. She started writing because she believed that people connect to stories and poetry in a much deeper way. Things that are not acceptable in conversation, make sense as a part of a story or a poem. She started writing blogs and poems about psychology in everyday life. She has publications in several anthologies and has recently published a collection of her poems.
1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background, and what motivated you to write a book on mental health? > I am a clinical psychologist with a doctorate in psychology. I have practiced in Pune for the last 20 years. The reason for writing this book was to create awareness about it. During my practice I see so many people who neglect their mental well being. I wanted to make people aware that mental health is as important as physical health. 2. Your book delves into the topic of mental health. Why do you think it is important for people to talk openly about mental health? > People often confuse mental health with mental illness. But we need to focus on mental well being. In life we go through ups and downs and they have an impact on us. Being aware of this can help us deal with them better. 3. In your opinion, what are some common misconceptions that people have about mental illness, and how can we combat these misunderstandings? > The most common and damaging one Is Mental illness is only for the weak. All people with mental health conditions have same symptoms is another. Spreading awareness and helping people talk openly about what bothers them is necessary to deal with these misconceptions. 5. Mental health can be a challenging topic to talk about. How did you approach writing about such sensitive topics in a way that is accessible and engaging for readers? > I have used examples from every day life without using any technical term. Every one reading will be able to connect to some anecdote in the book. 6. What do you hope readers will take away from your book, and how do you hope it can help people who are struggling with mental health challenges? > I want people to realize that they need to talk about mental well being. Realize that they have to take care of themselves and not confuse it with mental illness
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