27th April 2022 saw some inspiring stories being shared by those who are going places in spite of their mental illness by pursuing their treatment along with their zest for life.
The main purpose of this online #HCI session was to show that you are more than your mental illness. If you have diabetes, you don’t focus on it all the time. You also focus on the fact that you have a good career, loving family, active social life and love for sports & travel.
It can be similar for mental illness too. Instead of focusing on your mental health disorder all the time, you can focus on other areas of your life : friends, family, lifestyle interests and hobbies? This was the crux behind the stories shared by some members of HCI who were thriving along with taking treatment for their mental health
These stories inspired many listeners and participants. They went back home with hope in their hearts and a willingness to explore the depth in their lives, too!