On this episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we dive into the world of online trolling to understand why trolls troll, the upsurge of government-backed trolling cells and how it impacts the mental health of their targets. 

Prominent journalist Nidhi Razdan and writer and stand-up comic Supriya Joshi take us through their experiences getting trolled and how its affected their mental health, while psychology researcher Evita March explains the the psychological profiles of trolls and why they troll, and lawyer and digital rights advocate Apar Gupta explains why women are disproportionately targeted and the legal measures to push back.

Trigger warning: Please note, a portion of this episode has mentions of suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised between 13:57 & 17:07. If you or someone you know is going through the same, please know there are resources you can reach out to.

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CREDITS:

Host: Aakanksha Tangri (Twitter & Instagram)

Writer: Sanjukta Bose

This is a Maed in India production.

Audio Engineer & Editor - Kartik Kulkarni

Producer - Mae Mariyam Thomas

Assistant Producer: Husein Haveliwala

On this episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we dive into the world of online trolling to understand why trolls troll, the upsurge of government-backed trolling cells and how it impacts the mental health of their targets.  Prominent journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/nidhi?lang=en">Nidhi Razdan</a> and writer and stand-up comic <a href="https://www.instagram.com/supaarwoman/?hl=en">Supriya Joshi</a> take us through their experiences getting trolled and how its affected their mental health, while psychology researcher <a href="https://twitter.com/evitamarch">Evita March</a> explains the the psychological profiles of trolls and why they troll, and lawyer and digital rights advocate <a href="https://twitter.com/apar1984">Apar Gupta</a> explains why women are disproportionately targeted and the legal measures to push back. Trigger warning: Please note, a portion of this episode has mentions of suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised between 13:57 & 17:07. If you or someone you know is going through the same, please know there are <a href="https://twitter.com/ReSet_Everyday/status/1272097971958616070?s=20">resources you can reach out to</a>. To see more of Re:Set’s work, visit <a href="https://resetyoureveryday.com/">resetyoureveryday.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/resetyoureveryday/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ReSetYourEveryday/">Facebook</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/ReSet_Everyday">Twitter</a>. CREDITS: Host: Aakanksha Tangri (<a href="https://twitter.com/aakankshat">Twitter</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aakankshatangri/">Instagram</a>) Writer: Sanjukta Bose This is a <a href="https://www.maedinindia.in/">Maed in India</a> production. Audio Engineer & Editor - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a> Producer - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a> Assistant Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/huseinh7/?hl=en">Husein Haveliwala</a>

From working at some of the world's top news organizations to starting Re:Set, her own online news publication, and being featured on 2020's Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30, Aakanksha Tangri knows the right questions to ask. On the Why This Now? podcast, she intends to shed light on topics less spoken about, and raise questions rarely asked. From chronic illnesses & dating, trolling & mental health to Black women & activism, Why This Now? brings you multilayered perspectives on issues, told through the powerful and personal experiences of diverse groups of people along with valuable insights from experts on the subject.

About Re:Set: Re:Set is one of the world's only news publications dedicated to telling smart, original stories around mental health, inclusion, gender, pop culture and politics. We also focus on providing digestible and culturally-sensitive resources and a safe, inclusive space that encourages conversations on issues that matter and inspire change.

Why This Now by ReSet

On this episode of Why This Now? by Re:Set, we dive into the world of online trolling to understand why trolls troll, the upsurge of government-backed trolling cells and how it impacts the mental health of their targets.  Prominent...

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