Should I Seek Help? The Mental Health Questions We’re Afraid to Ask #psychdialogues #mentalhealthday

This World Mental Health Day, let’s ask the questions we need to ask—but often hesitate to. When should we seek professional help? When does having fun turn into addiction? What can schools do to improve mental health? How can workplaces become emotionally safer? What are the warning signs of suicidal behaviour? Is medication enough, and how important is family in recovery? Mental health is more than a diagnosis. It is about understanding our experiences, recognising warning signs, challenging stigma, and knowing when to seek help. In the inaugural episode of Psych Dialogues, host Archana Shaktawat sits down with Dr. R. K. Sharma, Psychiatrist, Child Counsellor and Therapist, to explore these important questions and understand mental health beyond labels and assumptions. In this conversation, we explore: Recognising when it is time to seek professional help Medication, therapy and what recovery really looks like The addiction cycle and the importance of timely intervention Suicidal thoughts, warning signs and seeking help The role of families in mental health treatment Mental health in schools and emotionally safe workplaces Stigma, affordability and access to mental health care Whether you are struggling silently, concerned about a loved one, or simply want to understand mental health better, this conversation offers insights to help you make informed decisions and start meaningful conversations. This World Mental Health Day, let’s move beyond the diagnosis and understand the person behind the struggle. About Dr. R. K. Sharma Dr. R. K. Sharma is a psychiatrist, child counsellor and therapist. In this episode, he shares his professional perspective on psychiatric care, addiction, family involvement and mental health recovery. About Psych Dialogues Psych Dialogues — Real conversations. Psychological perspectives. Human stories. Created and hosted by Archana Shaktawat, Psych Dialogues brings mental health professionals together to explore the questions, experiences and challenges that shape our psychological well-being. Archana is a psychologist, author of Accelerated Wellness Mastery, TEDx speaker and personality enhancement trainer. With over 11 years of training experience and a background in counselling psychology, she is passionate about making psychological knowledge accessible and encouraging people to understand themselves and others better. Through Psych Dialogues, she hopes to create a space where difficult questions can be asked, misconceptions challenged, and mental health discussed with greater openness and understanding. Your turn What is one question about mental health you have always wanted to ask but never felt comfortable asking? Share it in the comments. Your question could help someone else feel less alone. If this conversation resonates with you, like the video, subscribe to Psych Dialogues, and share it with someone who might benefit from it. #PsychDialogues #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #Psychiatry #MentalHealthIndia