Meet Saraswathi, whose ten-year journey at The Banyan transformed her life from stigma to hope. Despite achieving 810 marks in her 12th standard, mental health challenges and societal prejudice derailed her dreams of becoming a social worker. At The Banyan, she found "shelter like the roots of a banyan tree," learned new skills, and rebuilt her life. Her story demonstrates the power of compassionate care in overcoming mental health stigma and family struggles.
00:00 – 00:29 | The Unspeakable Feeling
00:29 – 00:37 | A Pause of Silence
00:37 – 00:43 | Morning Hours
00:43 – 01:14 | My Own Struggle
01:14 – 01:43 | Growing Through Years
01:43 – 02:13 | Police Station Days
02:13 – 02:42 | Fragments of Memory
02:42 – 03:13 | The Unnamed Chapter
03:13 – 03:48 | Living with Democracy
03:48 – 04:16 | Torn Between Two Worlds
Reported by Outlook Editor Chinki Sinha | Camera: Romana Manpreet | Video Editor: Madiha Shakeel
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