Anyone can suffer from mental or emotional health problems—and over a lifetime most of us will. This year alone, about one in five of us will suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. Yet, despite how common mental health problems are, many of us make no effort to improve our situation.We ignore the emotional messages that tell us something is wrong and try toughing it out by distracting ourselves or self-medicating with alcohol, drugs, or self-destructive behaviors. We bottle up our problems in the hope that others won’t notice. We hope that our situation will eventually improve on its own. Or we simply give up—telling ourselves this is “just the way we are.”
WE BELIEVE that there are practices we can adopt to elevate our mood, become more resilient, and enjoy life more.
Focusing on children and adolescents, the series delves into the hopes, fears, and everyday emotional experiences that shape young minds in today’s world. In collaboration with Children First, India’s leading Child & Adolescent Mental Health Centre, led by Dr. Amit Sen, Senior Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, and hosted by Avantika Singh, the series continues its journey of meaningful conversations that help decode and support the emotional world of young minds.
Through this 13-episode series, the initiative aims to build awareness, deepen understanding, and reduce stigma around child and adolescent mental health, while encouraging acceptance in seeking help and strengthening emotional wellness.
SEASON: 5 — Episode: 2
Play is where growth and understanding truly begin, shaping how children think, feel and connect with the world.
Featuring Dr Sonia Malhotra, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, along with Akansha Rastogi, Developmental Psychologist, the 2nd episode brings clarity to an essential part of every child’s journey and renews our understanding of how children experience the world through play.
Led by our host Avantika Singh, it offers an insightful lens into this often overlooked aspect of childhood. Watch it, and let’s make it reach every parent, guardian, teacher and caregiver.
Understanding is where it begins—the first step towards recognition and the foundation for change. The 1st episode features Dr Amit Sen, co-founder of "Children First" who sets the tone for the series, underlining why Emotional Wellness is essential not just for children, but for families, educators and the state too.
Watch, feel, and be part of the conversation. Share it with friends, children and parents alike.
