It's Ok To Talk

Our campaign is a space to voice the difficult reactions, emotions and stories that accompany mental health — whether you are the one experiencing challenges, or are someone who sees it happening around you to family members or friends. It’s Ok To Talk publishes real stories in a variety of media forms by young people facing mental health challenges. It is a community to share expressions, tell stories, connect with others, and raise your voice for mental health.

It’s Ok To Talk is about making a safe space for you to share your experiences of mental health difficulties so that we can help break stigma, build connections and let others know they are not alone.

It's Ok To Talk is an initiative by Sangath, a mental health research organisation. We are youth-focused programme started in 2016 which aims to increase awareness about mental health and wellbeing.

Our Approach

Arts-Based

We believe in the power of the arts to impact mental health and wellbeing. We collaborate and innovate across the arts and social media to raise awareness about mental health.

Community Engagement

We partner with organizations that bring complementary expertise on engagement with adolescents in India. We organize public events and social media campaigns aimed at creating awareness and breaking down the stigma around mental health.

Capacity Building

We organize workshops and trainings through our partner networks to help young people build their capacity to address mental health challenges.

Collaboration

We want to improve mental health by working together with like-minded organizations and individuals to engage adolescents and young people.

Young People at the Center

We engage adolescents and youth to make sure their voices are heard in the planning, implementation and evaluation of our program.