Speak out! Inspirational Stories

In this section, you will find a few inspirational videos and links to podcasts and blogs

Credit: A Current Affair (May 25, 2018)

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey talks about her way to deal with depression and suicidal thoughts. She shared about her diverse experiences of discrimination, societal prejudices, etc. She learnt to discuss about her challenges. She has inspired millions because she has understood her identity. She has Charisma and we all have that! Truly sharing is not a shame!


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Deepika Padukone

Deepika, a famous celebrity of Bollywood inspires thousands of Pakistani. Learn how she cope out of depression. Her power is your power! Let us share and make ourselves as well as others stronger!


"Don't suffer from your depression in silence" by Nikki Webber Allen Is licensed under CC BY – NC – ND 4.0

Don't Suffer from Depression

Feeling is not a sign of weakness. It shows that we all have ideas and emotions. But we need to understand how to help yourself and others through positivity. In this podcast, Webber Allen has shared her own story of how she was diagnosed from depression and why it is important for us to talk with others


“Depression and Anxiety Awareness video - Urdu” by IRD Global is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Reflection

Watch the story of Fatima about depression. This video will give you alot of insights what women faces in Pakistan


A Tale of Mental Illness by Elyn Saks is licensed under CC BY–NC–ND 4.0 International

A Tale of Mental Illness

In this video, Elyn Saks share her own story and ask us to look at the people with mental illness with compassion..

The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong by Amy Morin is licensed under CC BY–NC–ND 4.0 International

Secret of Mental Strength

In this YouTube video, Amy Morin, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist talks about the secret of becoming mentally strong for our well-being.

Hobby and Depression

It is truly inspirational to hear the story of one of the phenomenal women, whose new hobby helped her to heal from depression. Watch this video to learn more about Clare's journey

Inspirational Blogs

Read Amy's blog, how she lived with depression and cope out of it!

Antalia Terblanche wrote a letter to depression to make us all realize that we are not alone. There are many in this world who are suffering from depression and that we need to overcome it. Click here to read A LETTER TO DEPRESSION

Amy Redwood is an inspirational lady, who started blogging to help other people out, battling with depression. Please visit BLOG


Amy (2014). Living with depression: my experience. [Blog] Mind for better mental health. Available at: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/living-with-depression-my-experience/#.W_zg7TgzbIV [Accessed 27 Nov. 2018].

Terblanche, A. (2016). A letter to depression | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems. [online] Mind for better mental health. Available at: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/a-letter-to-depression/#.W_zheDgzbIU [Accessed 27 Nov. 2018].