Every teen faces mental health struggles, but they don’t always look the same. For some it’s school stress, for others family pressure or body image worries. The challenges differ, but the feelings underneath are something we all share.

Joining us today from the heart of India, Mumbai is Dr. Ria Talwar, a counseling psychologist trained in the UK who brings a global perspective shaped by years of experience supporting teens, adults, and families.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Whether privilege and social class affect mental health struggles
• The unique pressures young people face today
• How social media impacts self-worth and body image
• The stigma around therapy and ways to break it
• Simple daily habits that build resilience and balance

The lesson of this episode is clear : mental health is universal. We all feel it, we all live it, and we can all learn to take care of it.

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