1, 22, Asaf Ali Rd, Kucha Pati Ram, Ajmeri Gate, New Delhi
Welcome to You’re Wonderful Project;
Welcome to You’re Wonderful Project;
1, 22, Asaf Ali Rd, Kucha Pati Ram, Ajmeri Gate, New Delhi
The vision of You’re Wonderful Project; is to make mental health available and accessible for all.
YWP; online peer support team is available through our Facebook message option, Instagram DM option and via e-mail at helpteam.ywp@gmail.com. You can also reach out anonymously via our website chat.
You’re Wonderful Project; does not offer any paid opportunities currently. However, the organisation reimburses organisational expenditure and recognises work through rewards and incentives.
The organisation recruits through an intensive HR process. While primarily youth-run (under 30), there is no official age bar.
Departments include Communications, Design, Creative, Help Team, Research & Development, Fundraising, and Admin (HR, Finance, Legal).
Donations can be made through donor cards ranging from 100 rs. to 50,000 rs., which come with various perks.
YWP was founded by Akhilesh Nair & Akash Saxena, with departments managed by dedicated Heads and Co-Heads.
The minimum duration is six months, focusing on building a strong network of like-minded individuals.
Counsellors (MA) manage emotional problems. Clinical Psychologists (MPhil) evaluate and treat disorders. Psychiatrists (MD) can prescribe medicines.
Identify your issues, look for specializations, and verify their educational qualifications and licenses.
Ask about the therapy process, expectations, therapeutic approach, and estimated timeline for signs of improvement.
There is no fixed timeline; it can range from a few sessions to years depending on the symptoms and goals.
Social support provides strength during crisis, ensuring you are never alone facing challenges.
Sadness is natural; depression often includes hopelessness, lack of motivation, and lasts longer than two weeks.
You’re Wonderful Project; works on raising awareness on mental health, encouraging acceptance of mental health difficulties, promoting prevention and facilitating intervention. We make this happen through a range of online and offline campaigns, events, workshops and training.
YWP conducts various mental health awareness events, workshops, and campaigns aimed at youth and professionals.
There are three tiers: Tier 3 (On-ground awareness), Tier 2 (Online Peer Support Team), and Tier 1 (Board of psychologists).
Started by Naman Dutt in 2014 as an online community, it became a registered trust in 2017 with a goal of suicide prevention.
SPEAK stands for School Programme for Emotional Acceptance and Knowledge, initiating dialogue among school students around Mental Health.
We have policies for Sexual Misconduct and membership agreements to ensure a safe working environment.
Anyone can nominate artists and speakers using our provided online forms.
Mental health is a state of well-being in which every individual realizes how they can cope with the normal stresses of life and can work productively.
CBT is a common type of talk therapy that aims to help an individual with their emotions, behaviour, and goals by changing unhealthy beliefs.
Psychiatric medication alters neurotransmitter levels to help manage symptoms, often combined with psychotherapy.
Anyone distress by concerns that interfere with life, whether it is high-intensity disorders or daily stresses like exams or relationships.
Strategies include identifying emotions one at a time, engaging in hobbies, understanding the cause, and talking to someone.
Stigma exists due to "pill shaming", fear of side effects, or denial of mental health issues.
Average costs vary (Rs. 500-2000), but many work on a sliding scale or offer student discounts.
For visitors, in the website itself : Introduction to what we do, how first time visitors can initiate conversations with our peer supporters; expected role of peer supporters specified on website; exploring apprehensions and thoughts of people reaching out for their first sessions, to make them feel more comfortable and more understood.
The Peer Support Team consists of undergraduate and postgraduate students trained by professionals. They take up Direct and Indirect peer support, acting as a bridge to mental health practitioners.
Interaction involves providing a safe space, referring to professionals, providing access to subsidized rates, and helping locate helpline numbers.
Pay attention, provide emotional support, create a non-judgemental environment, and encourage them to visit a professional.
File an official complaint with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) or the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP).
You can initiate conversation by sending a simple 'Hey' on Instagram, Gmail, Twitter, or Facebook, or via our anonymous website chat.
Concerns about confidentiality and anonymity are common. YWP ensures strict confidentiality and prompt responses.
Contact 24/7 helplines. YWP maintains an extensive database of these helplines for your reference.
Construct a time table, ensure adequate rest, connect with people, and trust your process.
Exercise, healthy diet, meditation, positive self-talk, and maintaining a good sleep cycle.
A relationship impacting mental health adversely is toxic. Seek professional help, talk to friends, and express your feelings.
Are you kind to yourself ?
What is my sexual orientation?
Shame in mental illness, medicalisation, how to replace shame with openness and support in family? Is anyone “normal”? Do I need to “fix” my mental state?.
Belongingness
Seeking help in case of sexual abuse
Understanding love
Bereavement and loss
Feeling low
Feeling lonely
Self harming
Relationship problems
Feeling suicidal
Feeling stressed or anxious
Bullying, Mental Health and Help Seeking?
Does seeking help make you weak?
Is emotional vulnerability desirable?
How does a therapeutic alliance work?
How do I remove the stigma around mental health?
How do I encourage my family and friends to see a psychologist?
How to tell my parents I’m seeing a counsellor or therapist?
A brief introduction to all psychological disorders
