Video: Let’s Talk About Caste And Mental Health

This World Mental Health Day, we spoke to Dalit and Bahujan people to understand how caste and mental intersect with each other.

By Nishtha Shanti Oct 10, 2020 < 1 min

When the news is filled with horrifying stories about brutality and discrimination against your community, and every day is a battle to fight for your dignity and make your voice hear, the situation is bound to take a toll on your mental health.

This World Mental Health Day, we spoke to Dalit and Bahujan people to understand how caste and mental intersect with each other. Here’s what they had to say.

Also read: Where Social Justice Meets Mental Health: How Does Caste Matter?

Nishtha Shanti

Nishtha is a former student of philosophy and enjoys discussions on ethics. She’s currently a video journalist and wants to make films some day. When not working Nishtha can be found hoarding stationery, listening to ghazals and playing with her dog.