For this Panoptic Conversation, our special guest is Disha Paul, a dear friend from school. Having completed her BA and MS in psychology she's a trained psychologist 👩‍⚕️. Through our meandering conversation, we explore the mental health profession, its challenges and relevance in the modern context. Disha also shares how she got fascinated with psychology, her experience as a young professional and also busts a bunch of myths and stereotypes along the way.

👂 Join in on our fun and informative chat, from mental health to city life in various metros (with Disha espousing her undying love for Kolkata 😆).

ToC:

(0:00) Introductions

(3:14) Who are mental health professionals

(6:30) School times; A budding interest

(13:45) College times; What did I learn... 🤔

(18:00) Would I recommend psychologist as a career...

(22:00) Inter-sectional psychology. Therapy with a cause.

(27:15) Money talks 🤑

(34:30) Getting started as a professional

(40:00) State of mental health; an on-ground perspective

(51:00) Should you go for therapy?

(55:30) Bade bade sheher mein, badi badi baatein 😂

(1:02:00) Tech in psychology

(1:09:10) Bade bade sheher once again 🤣

(1:07:30) Hazards and misconceptions

(1:27:00) Saying bye 👋

Music:

Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod

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