Why MyndStories
Why MyndStories
We chose to name this site as MyndStories because, after all, isn't our mind telling us a story every day? We wanted to listen to those stories. We wanted to feel empowered, not defeated, by those stories. We wanted to make credible mental health content accessible to all Indians. We wanted to support them on their mental health journey.
We have struggled, just like you may have. We have led lives of quiet despair, wondering if our voice will be heard. We want to assure you that it is. We want this to be the platform where you can access content that empowers you – that helps you take steps in awareness, learning, and in leading your lives as beautiful human beings.
MyndStories is a product of love. Of chaos. Of confusion. And of transforming that confusion into clarity. This is India's first inclusive, diversity-friendly content-led mental health ecosystem to nurture mental health.
Our mission is to empower you on your mental wellness journey.
Smitha Murthy, Co-Founder
Smitha Murthy, Co-Founder
“When I was about 12-13 years old, I lost my brother to suicide. He died when he was just 21. I think if he had strong mental health support, he may still be here. In April 2021, I went through a harrowing time with Covid. That experience and the resultant spiraling anxiety and trauma made me realize just how much I had taken mental health for granted. I didn't know what anxiety was until it hit me. I didn't know what abuse was or trauma. The havoc it can cause. I knew nothing. And I thought I knew a bit.
That's when I realized that we need a platform that talks about these stories we hide. The result is MyndStories. We want to provide an authentic, intimate understanding of our minds. I want to build a future where our minds matter. Our stories matter.”
Swati Nair, Co-Founder
Swati Nair, Co-Founder
“There are many mental health sites out there. But I didn't find one tailored to our Indian context with our cultural nuances. I wanted to create a platform that speaks to us, in our language, addressing our unique challenges and experiences.
MyndStories is that safe space where we can share, learn, and grow together. A place where mental health conversations are normalized and accessible to everyone.”
OUR VISION WILL ALWAYS BE
A world where we can say “I am seeing my therapist,” just as easily as “I am seeing my doctor.”
Our Values
We founded MyndStories on values we hold close to our hearts. Can we build a business on compassion? Can we be kind? Can we churn a profit without being ruthless? Can we help others? Those were the questions. And our values are the answers:
Compassion
We want to practice mindful compassion, ensuring that we treat everyone with respect, understand their boundaries, and cherish the relationships.
Acceptance
We may not be perfect. And we aren't even trying to get there. We want to be here, accepting our flaws, promising to work through them, and loving all the chaos of this beautiful world.
Diversity
We absolutely love and encourage diverse thoughts and views and encourage diverse representation at every level. Our world runs on love of all colors.
Our Team
We are a small startup. We work with a diverse team spread across borders. You already met our co-founders. Meet the rest of us here.
Ankita Magdani
Content Reviewer | Therapist and Career Coach
Madan Thapa
Content Editor | Fact-checker
Nilom Shah
Content Reviewer | Counseling Psychologist
Anurakti Mathur
Content Reviewer | Counseling Psychologist
Saee Patwardhan
Content Reviewer | Counseling Psychologist
Srinithi Sridhar
Content Reviewer | Trauma-informed, Queer-affirmative Therapist
Aditi Bajpai
Content Reviewer | Psychologist
Mahalakshmi Rajagopal
Content Reviewer | Psychologist
Mansi Deswal
Content Reviewer | Psychologist
Ankit Narasimhan
Podcast Host
Anitha Aswath
Podcast Host
Dr. Gita Mohan
Content Editor | Language Consultant
Bivita Chhetri
Content Reviewer | Psychotherapist
Prashanth Ranganath
Marketing Partner
Amrutha Prashanth
Marketing Partner
Ankita Magdani
Content Reviewer | Therapist and Career Coach
Madan Thapa
Content Editor | Fact-checker
Nilom Shah
Content Reviewer | Counseling Psychologist
Anurakti Mathur
Content Reviewer | Counseling Psychologist
Saee Patwardhan
Content Reviewer | Counseling Psychologist
Srinithi Sridhar
Content Reviewer | Trauma-informed, Queer-affirmative Therapist
Aditi Bajpai
Content Reviewer | Psychologist
Mahalakshmi Rajagopal
Content Reviewer | Psychologist
Mansi Deswal
Content Reviewer | Psychologist
Ankit Narasimhan
Podcast Host
Anitha Aswath
Podcast Host
Dr. Gita Mohan
Content Editor | Language Consultant
Bivita Chhetri
Content Reviewer | Psychotherapist
Prashanth Ranganath
Marketing Partner
Amrutha Prashanth
Marketing Partner
Want to get involved?
If our mission strikes a chord with you, MyndStories is always looking for contributing freelance writers and mental health professionals who understand the power of a conversational writing voice. Email us to say hi. We're always looking for partnerships and ways in which we can work together.
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