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Shadows in the Sun

Healing from depression and finding the light within

Health
Stay Connected for a Healthier Life

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on August 4, 2016

Over the years, I have learned that social contentedness also helps us build the resilience we need to navigate through life’s ups and downs.

Over the years, I have learned that social contentedness also helps us build the resilience we need to navigate through life’s ups and downs.

Health
The Power of a Promise

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on April 25, 2016

Getting locked up set me free to imagine a life beyond the confines of the isolation cell and the limitations of my illness.

Getting locked up set me free to imagine a life beyond the confines of the isolation cell and the limitations of my illness.

Health
Wellness Tip # 1: Practice Emotional First Aid

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on January 12, 2016

Like most people, I went to the doctor when I was in physical pain. But not when I was in emotional pain.

Like most people, I went to the doctor when I was in physical pain. But not when I was in emotional pain.

Depression
The You Can Recover Project

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on October 29, 2015

The You Can Recover Project’s mission is to give HOPE to people struggling with mental health issues around the world, and inspire them with personal insights on how to recover and rebuild a healthy, meaningful, productive life.

The You Can Recover Project’s mission is to give HOPE to people struggling with mental health issues around the world, and inspire them with personal insights on how to recover and rebuild a healthy, meaningful, productive life.

Friends
Let's Talk About Mental Health

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on July 28, 2015

It is time to break the silence about mental illness and start the conversation about mental health. It is time to be #StrongerTogether.

It is time to break the silence about mental illness and start the conversation about mental health. It is time to be #StrongerTogether.

Psychiatry
Be the Hope

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on May 25, 2015

In April 1989, a stranger came to visit me in the most unlikely of places, a psychiatric ward and gave me the gift of hope that changed my life forever, and continues to transform the lives of thousands of people around the world. Although her visit was short, she taught me that a random act of kindness can give hope and change a life forever.

In April 1989, a stranger came to visit me in the most unlikely of places, a psychiatric ward and gave me the gift of hope that changed my life forever, and continues to transform the lives of thousands of people around the world. Although her visit was short, she taught me that a random act of kindness can give hope and change a life forever.

Relationships
Love, No Matter What

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on February 24, 2015

During a prolonged hospitalization decades ago, a psychiatric nurse had asked me, "what is the secret of your marriage?" "I have seen many marriages fall apart because of mental illness" she had said, "it is as if the the wedding vows say until mental illness do us part."

During a prolonged hospitalization decades ago, a psychiatric nurse had asked me, "what is the secret of your marriage?" "I have seen many marriages fall apart because of mental illness" she had said, "it is as if the the wedding vows say until mental illness do us part."

Health
The Healing Power of Disclosure

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on February 3, 2015

To disclose or not to disclose one’s struggles with mental illness is a difficult question to answer. Persistent stigma and discrimination toward those living with mental illness, silences people into lives of shame, secrecy, and needless suffering, thus sustaining the vicious cycle.

To disclose or not to disclose one’s struggles with mental illness is a difficult question to answer. Persistent stigma and discrimination toward those living with mental illness, silences people into lives of shame, secrecy, and needless suffering, thus sustaining the vicious cycle.

Dreaming
The invincible power of the human spirit

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on November 19, 2014

I have often felt that climbing out of the dark abyss of depression is as difficult as climbing Mt. Everest blindfolded without a sherpa. But, as Arunima shares, each of us has the power within to soar beyond our fears and realize our dreams.

I have often felt that climbing out of the dark abyss of depression is as difficult as climbing Mt. Everest blindfolded without a sherpa. But, as Arunima shares, each of us has the power within to soar beyond our fears and realize our dreams.

Anxiety
The Eight Dimensions of Wellness

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on November 19, 2014

For more than a decade of my life, I had struggled with debilitating anxiety, panic attacks and depression. Like millions of people around the world, I longed to discover a magic pill to cure my ills and promise me nirvana.

For more than a decade of my life, I had struggled with debilitating anxiety, panic attacks and depression. Like millions of people around the world, I longed to discover a magic pill to cure my ills and promise me nirvana.

Dreaming
A Broken Mind Isn’t a Broken Person

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on November 9, 2014

I just watched Janine’s incredible TED Talk and wept with joy! After years of struggling with depression and many failed suicide attempts, confined in the seclusion room of a psychiatric ward, I realized that while mental illness can break my mind, and the mental health system can confine my body, there are no walls in this world that can contain my spirit.

I just watched Janine’s incredible TED Talk and wept with joy! After years of struggling with depression and many failed suicide attempts, confined in the seclusion room of a psychiatric ward, I realized that while mental illness can break my mind, and the mental health system can confine my body, there are no walls in this world that can contain my spirit.

Health
Culture Counts

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on July 28, 2014

As a woman cradled between the diametric cultures of the ancient East, India, and the modern West, America, I am acutely aware of the cultural barriers to recovery and culturally-responsive pathways to mental health and wellness.

As a woman cradled between the diametric cultures of the ancient East, India, and the modern West, America, I am acutely aware of the cultural barriers to recovery and culturally-responsive pathways to mental health and wellness.

Depression
Self-Care is the Best Care!

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on June 26, 2014

Holistic practices such as breath work, meditation, nutrition, exercise/movement, nurturing relationships, sleep and social support are very effective in promoting mental health and wellness. Self-care is the best care!

Holistic practices such as breath work, meditation, nutrition, exercise/movement, nurturing relationships, sleep and social support are very effective in promoting mental health and wellness. Self-care is the best care!

Suicide
Your Child's Mental Health

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on May 9, 2014

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!

As parents, we care deeply about our child’s well being, and make sure we take them to their annual physical exam. However, the emotional well being of a child is often not monitored and addressed with the same vigor as their physical well being. Unfortunately, it takes a crisis to call our attention to t

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!

As parents, we care deeply about our child’s well being, and make sure we take them to their annual physical exam. However, the emotional well being of a child is often not monitored and addressed with the same vigor as their physical well being. Unfortunately, it takes a crisis to call our attention to t

Sleep
The Healing Power of Sleep

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on April 16, 2014

Spring is in the air and cherry blossoms and magnolias are in full bloom in my neighborhood. As the days get longer, so do my To-Do lists. The sunny skies and warmer weather entice me to stay up as late as I can. And, it takes tremendous will power to turn off the lights and go to sleep while daylight lingers a bit longer each day.

Spring is in the air and cherry blossoms and magnolias are in full bloom in my neighborhood. As the days get longer, so do my To-Do lists. The sunny skies and warmer weather entice me to stay up as late as I can. And, it takes tremendous will power to turn off the lights and go to sleep while daylight lingers a bit longer each day.

ADHD
The Healing Power of Resurgence

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on March 25, 2014

Each spring, as snow melts into sunshine and the crocuses emerge through the cold earth, I am reminded by Mother Nature of the incredible power within all of us to rise again from the dark, dormant recesses of our lives.

Each spring, as snow melts into sunshine and the crocuses emerge through the cold earth, I am reminded by Mother Nature of the incredible power within all of us to rise again from the dark, dormant recesses of our lives.

Wisdom
The Light Within

Gayathri Ramprasad MBA, CPS on February 19, 2014

Namaste!

I sincerely believe that inherent in each of us is the light of love, wisdom, courage, and compassion, which empowers us to transform our life, and the lives of those we touch. However, it is often our journey through the darkness of disease, the loss of a job or a loved one that we discover the light within us.

Namaste!

I sincerely believe that inherent in each of us is the light of love, wisdom, courage, and compassion, which empowers us to transform our life, and the lives of those we touch. However, it is often our journey through the darkness of disease, the loss of a job or a loved one that we discover the light within us.