Is Your Mental Health REALLY Okay Dr Anjali Chhabria Explains!
Are mental health issues really just a “modern problem”? Why do so many people continue to suffer in silence?
In this thought-provoking and insightful episode of Perception & Beyond, Dr. Anjali Chhabria—renowned psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author of Death Is Not the Answer—joins host Suman Agarwal to explore the realities of anxiety, depression, panic attacks, childhood trauma, high-functioning sadness, and more.
They address common misconceptions around therapy and medication, and offer thoughtful insights for parents, women, professionals, and anyone on a journey toward emotional wellness.This conversation encourages viewers to give mental well-being the attention it truly deserves.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
How to recognize the signs of depression, beyond just sadness
What a panic attack feels like—and why it’s often mistaken for something else
The subtle but lasting impact of childhood trauma on adult mental health
Why high-functioning individuals often hide their emotional struggles
The mental health challenges faced by homemakers and women with identity loss
Why therapy and medication are tools for healing—not signs of weakness
How to support loved ones without judgment or unhelpful advice
Timestamps
00:00 – Mental health in the media: From Deepika Padukone to Aamir Khan
01:13 – Meet Dr. Anjali Chhabria: Psychiatrist & author of Death Is Not the Answer
02:30 – Depression vs Sadness: What’s the difference?
04:58 – Is mental illness a modern phenomenon?
06:45 – Self-perception & mental health: The self-image connection
08:53 – Linking self-worth to achievement: Why it’s problematic
11:21 – Academic comparisons & childhood trauma: Long-term effects
13:29 – What is a panic attack? Symptoms, triggers & when to seek help
17:07 – Virtual stage fright & real-life anxiety: A personal experience
21:46 – Therapy & medication: Busting myths and normalizing treatment
24:19 – Antidepressants and recovery: How to seek the right help
27:01 – Early warning signs of anxiety and depression
30:09 – Why just ‘snapping out of it’ doesn’t work
32:15 – Overcoming stigma: Talking to your family about mental health
34:07 – Who needs therapy? (Hint: Everyone can benefit)
36:22 – Therapy vs treatment: Know the difference
37:24 – OCD: What it is and what it’s not
38:25 – High-functioning sadness: Can cheerful people be depressed?
40:09 – Bipolar Disorder: Signs, real stories & treatment options
42:17 – Women, homemakers & silent depression
45:20 – Identity, autonomy & the financial link to mental health
47:49 – Shopping, insecurity & emotional emptiness
49:11 – Physical symptoms of anxiety
50:34 – Medications: Do they cause weight gain? Myth vs reality
53:06 – Google isn’t your doctor: The risk of self-diagnosis
54:56 – Childhood trauma & its lifelong impact
57:15 – Children and grief: How loss shapes personality
58:52 – Caring for Covid orphans: A mental health initiative
59:28 – Are people with mental illness dangerous?
01:00:24 – Can schizophrenia be cured?
01:02:19 – Do men and women experience depression differently?
01:03:42 – Mental health in children: ADHD, trauma & learning disorders
01:07:37 – School’s role in creating an emotionally safe environment
About Your Host
Suman Agarwal
Co-founder & Director – Image Consulting Business Institute
Image Management Authority & Mentor
Pioneered Image Consulting in India
Most Senior Image Consultant in The Indian Subcontinent https://www.imageconsultinginstitute.com
Instagram: / perceptionandbeyond | / sumanmagic
/ suman-agarwal-icbi
Meet the Guest
Dr. Anjali Chabbria
Founder – Mindtemple Clinic
Director – Mindtemple Institute of Behavioral Sciences
Consultant Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist
Instagram: mindtemple_by_anjali_chhabria
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