Ira talks to Nikhil and Bakul about the growing use of mental health terms — how they’ve become more accessible, and at times, misused. They explore when labels can help us make sense of our experiences, and when they might limit us or shift responsibility.
It’s a conversation about finding balance — and learning how to engage with these terms more thoughtfully.
It’s a conversation about language, meaning, and the space between understanding and oversimplifying.
Because the way we use words shapes the way we see ourselves — and that’s worth approaching with curiosity.
CREDITS:
Host: Ira Khan
Agatsu Foundation Team
Art Design: Ayushi Lilani
Creative Consultant: Abhishek Saha
Theme Music: Amit Kumar (OtoAcoustic)
This is a Maed in India production
Head of Production: Mae Mariyam Thomas
Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome
Director & Video Editor: Jishnu Guha
Visual Designer: Alika Gupta
Producer: Ruchi Sawardekar
Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni
Asst. Sound Recordist & Sound Editor: Nihar Temkar
Production Coordinator: Natasha Vakil
Recorded at Island City Studios, Mumbai

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