Beyond the Psychiatrist’s Couch

Beyond the Psychiatrist’s Couch is an event led by Dr. Mukta Gundi from Azim Premji University, focusing on privilege, stigma, and access to mental health care across communities. The event will explore community-based mental health solutions, the creation of supportive structures, and safe spaces. Attendees will learn about case stories like dukhu-sukhu baithaki from Jharkhand and the Friendship bench from Zimbabwe. This event aims to foster understanding and action towards inclusive mental health care.