In this episode of The Curious Case of…, Ira sits down with Dr. Amit Malik to talk about the mental health system — what’s missing, what’s delayed, and what still needs to change.
But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Because if you’re someone struggling right now, knowing the system isn’t perfect doesn’t tell you what to do today. It doesn’t make it easier to take the first step.
So they ask a more immediate question: given the system we have, how do you actually find help — and find it early?
They explore what it means to navigate care in a practical way — how to recognise early signs, what to look for in the help you’re receiving, and when it might be time to keep searching. The conversation also reflects on the realities of the system in India today, and where it still needs to evolve.
Because even if the system takes time to change, your need for support is here, now.
Stay curious.
Resources:
Mental Health and Additional Resources Directory
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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