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Saba Ahmed, Dream A Dream India (Instagram reel)
Saba Ahmed, Dream A Dream India (Instagram reel)
In a conversation with Saba, Hena Faqurudheen [from HNI] envisaged a world where there is space to be authentic, have open conversations, express emotions and take a collective stand against oppression. We truly hope and work towards such a world for our young people.
In a conversation with Saba, Hena Faqurudheen [from HNI] envisaged a world where there is space to be authentic, have open conversations, express emotions and take a collective stand against oppression. We truly hope and work towards such a world for our young people.
Sunalini Mathew, The Hindu
Sunalini Mathew, The Hindu
Excerpt: “The uncle’s perspective stems from an older man’s that says, ‘We are going to tell you what society expects of you, and we’re going to enforce it,’” says psychotherapist Hena Faqurudheen, who heads the Hank Nunn Institute, a not-for-profit mental health organisation in Bengaluru. One reason for this cognitive rigidity (the inability to adapt to new thought), she explains, is the older education system, which did not allow its students to question. Another, is India’s traditional deference to authority and the male ‘head of the family’."
Excerpt: “The uncle’s perspective stems from an older man’s that says, ‘We are going to tell you what society expects of you, and we’re going to enforce it,’” says psychotherapist Hena Faqurudheen, who heads the Hank Nunn Institute, a not-for-profit mental health organisation in Bengaluru. One reason for this cognitive rigidity (the inability to adapt to new thought), she explains, is the older education system, which did not allow its students to question. Another, is India’s traditional deference to authority and the male ‘head of the family’."
Yusha Rahman, TwoCircles.net
Yusha Rahman, TwoCircles.net
Excerpt: Psychotherapist Hena Faqurudheen said, “It should also be noted that those favoring extremist beliefs will attempt to create scenarios for conflict (real or otherwise, as seen by the proliferation of fake news in the last decade) to convince group members that they are under threat. Thus, group members need to reflect on why extremist thoughts are being favored.”
Excerpt: Psychotherapist Hena Faqurudheen said, “It should also be noted that those favoring extremist beliefs will attempt to create scenarios for conflict (real or otherwise, as seen by the proliferation of fake news in the last decade) to convince group members that they are under threat. Thus, group members need to reflect on why extremist thoughts are being favored.”
Bharat Nayak, The Wire
Bharat Nayak, The Wire
Excerpt: Even when Muslims are able to afford mental health help, they do not seek help because the therapist does not belong to their community or refuses to accept their lived reality. Psychotherapist Hena Faqurudheen says: “I have heard from a number of clients I have worked with who say that the previous therapist they saw didn’t share their identity but kept telling them this is their individual problem. That is also a form of harm in the mental health field where you are denying someone’s lived reality.’’
Excerpt: Even when Muslims are able to afford mental health help, they do not seek help because the therapist does not belong to their community or refuses to accept their lived reality. Psychotherapist Hena Faqurudheen says: “I have heard from a number of clients I have worked with who say that the previous therapist they saw didn’t share their identity but kept telling them this is their individual problem. That is also a form of harm in the mental health field where you are denying someone’s lived reality.’’
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Faqurudheen underlined that when relationships “break down” one gets “more and more isolated”. “You don’t feel like you can reach out to others, you can’t trust others, you are more paranoid about whether this person can be trustworthy or not. What happens is that there is already a drift happening and then the drift widens, people become more and more insular. Ghettos are physical, structural, and systemic manifestations of the same. A lot of young folks I worked with have left the country. It is about privilege as well, but many have taken opportunities that perhaps they wouldn’t have taken if they saw the future in the country, that also is a brain drain of sorts.’’
Faqurudheen underlined that when relationships “break down” one gets “more and more isolated”. “You don’t feel like you can reach out to others, you can’t trust others, you are more paranoid about whether this person can be trustworthy or not. What happens is that there is already a drift happening and then the drift widens, people become more and more insular. Ghettos are physical, structural, and systemic manifestations of the same. A lot of young folks I worked with have left the country. It is about privilege as well, but many have taken opportunities that perhaps they wouldn’t have taken if they saw the future in the country, that also is a brain drain of sorts.’’
Apoorva Katpatal, egomonk
Apoorva Katpatal, egomonk
Excerpt: Hena tells us she knows she represents a possibility; a different mode of being. She has made it her purpose to push conversations forward so that they empower others with hope and the tools to improve life. By not looking 'like a Muslim' or 'typically queer,' Hena has opened up difficult conversations about prejudices and stereotypes surrounding identity - and helped break some preconceived notions. For this, she proposes the practical philosophy of "questioning together."
Excerpt: Hena tells us she knows she represents a possibility; a different mode of being. She has made it her purpose to push conversations forward so that they empower others with hope and the tools to improve life. By not looking 'like a Muslim' or 'typically queer,' Hena has opened up difficult conversations about prejudices and stereotypes surrounding identity - and helped break some preconceived notions. For this, she proposes the practical philosophy of "questioning together."
Trauma is a public health problem as it directly or indirectly affects all of us, and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) can happen to anyone regardless of age, ethnicity and gender. I talked about the impacts of trauma especially in the midst of a mass trauma event like the COVID pandemic.
Trauma is a public health problem as it directly or indirectly affects all of us, and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) can happen to anyone regardless of age, ethnicity and gender. I talked about the impacts of trauma especially in the midst of a mass trauma event like the COVID pandemic.
Sunalini Mathew, The Hindu
Sunalini Mathew, The Hindu
The focus was on Indian men taking on being primary caregivers for their parents/children; I spoke on the incidence of caregiver burnout and challenges in caregiving for others along with managing societal expectations.
The focus was on Indian men taking on being primary caregivers for their parents/children; I spoke on the incidence of caregiver burnout and challenges in caregiving for others along with managing societal expectations.
Youth for Mental Health (Facebook Video)
Youth for Mental Health (Facebook Video)
A conversation with Sakshi Kaur Hira (queer-affirmative therapist & educator), and Dr. Itisha Nagar (assistant professor of psychology, DU) about what it means to acknowledge the political aspects of life as mental health professionals in India.
A conversation with Sakshi Kaur Hira (queer-affirmative therapist & educator), and Dr. Itisha Nagar (assistant professor of psychology, DU) about what it means to acknowledge the political aspects of life as mental health professionals in India.
Somak Ghoshal, Mint
Somak Ghoshal, Mint
A large part of the transition to virtual therapy depends on the level of trust between therapist and client. The worst discomfort is usually tied to the fact of not being able to “see” one another in a real physical space. Therapists often worry about not being able to make sense of clients without seeing them, says Hena Faqurudheen, a Delhi-based psychotherapist. Body language, physical cues and the need for human connection can be potent factors in evaluating the state of a client’s mind. And yet, the advantages of taking the practice online are tangible too, especially when it comes to enhancing inclusivity for clients.
A large part of the transition to virtual therapy depends on the level of trust between therapist and client. The worst discomfort is usually tied to the fact of not being able to “see” one another in a real physical space. Therapists often worry about not being able to make sense of clients without seeing them, says Hena Faqurudheen, a Delhi-based psychotherapist. Body language, physical cues and the need for human connection can be potent factors in evaluating the state of a client’s mind. And yet, the advantages of taking the practice online are tangible too, especially when it comes to enhancing inclusivity for clients.
Lasya Nadimpally and Shachi Nelli, The Wire
Lasya Nadimpally and Shachi Nelli, The Wire
I shared my thoughts on today's youth feeling emotionally distant from our families due to the ongoing sociopolitical climate, and its increasingly stressful and isolating impacts.
I shared my thoughts on today's youth feeling emotionally distant from our families due to the ongoing sociopolitical climate, and its increasingly stressful and isolating impacts.
Preeti Singh and Aakshat Sinha, Mind At Ease
Preeti Singh and Aakshat Sinha, Mind At Ease
As part of their Awareness series on coping, I sat down with Aakshat on Instagram Live to talk about the mental health challenges faced by senior citizens.
As part of their Awareness series on coping, I sat down with Aakshat on Instagram Live to talk about the mental health challenges faced by senior citizens.
Devina Buckshee, The Quint
Devina Buckshee, The Quint
I described my work principles in practice: a focus on being anti-oppressive, nonjudgmental, mindful of the privileges from my position as a therapist, and utilising those to be an ally.
I described my work principles in practice: a focus on being anti-oppressive, nonjudgmental, mindful of the privileges from my position as a therapist, and utilising those to be an ally.
Belongg Mental Health Collective (Youtube video)
Belongg Mental Health Collective (Youtube video)
This expert-led panel discussion conducted by Belongg highlighted the need for customised mental health services for people facing identity-based discrimination. I spoke about the experiences of religious and ethnic minorities.
This expert-led panel discussion conducted by Belongg highlighted the need for customised mental health services for people facing identity-based discrimination. I spoke about the experiences of religious and ethnic minorities.
Devina Buckshee, The Quint
Devina Buckshee, The Quint
I talked to Devina about the unprecedented mental health impact of COVID-19. I also offered some ways to manage these feelings of depression, stress, and worry related to the pandemic.
I talked to Devina about the unprecedented mental health impact of COVID-19. I also offered some ways to manage these feelings of depression, stress, and worry related to the pandemic.
Belongg Mental Health Collective
Belongg Mental Health Collective
I and Pampak (Manipur-based therapist) co-facilitated a session for Belongg to discuss isolation and discrimination during the COVID-19 crisis.
I and Pampak (Manipur-based therapist) co-facilitated a session for Belongg to discuss isolation and discrimination during the COVID-19 crisis.
Anam Ajmal, Times of India
Anam Ajmal, Times of India
Older adults have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, and I share insights from working with senior citizens.
Older adults have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, and I share insights from working with senior citizens.
Anam Ajmal, Times of India
Anam Ajmal, Times of India
For many young people, the Delhi protests and its associated sociopolitical pressures have led to the emergence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, and the growing need for trauma-informed mental health care.
For many young people, the Delhi protests and its associated sociopolitical pressures have led to the emergence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, and the growing need for trauma-informed mental health care.
Vidya Raja, The Better India
Vidya Raja, The Better India
On the 10th anniversary of the 2008 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks, I recounted my contribution as a case fieldworker in the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) project working with survivors and families.
On the 10th anniversary of the 2008 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks, I recounted my contribution as a case fieldworker in the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) project working with survivors and families.