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Anuradha Sridhar had a successful career for over 15 years and was viewed as one of the strongest, most resilient women by all those who knew her. She had her first brush with mental illness well into her thirties, triggered by a couple of traumatic event in her personal and professional life. Unfortunately for her, it manifested itself in a very public way so there was nowhere for her to hide. It took her over two years to get the right kind of help in terms of a correct diagnosis and treatment.  Fortunately for her, she is blessed with an immediate family who support her even through the darkest of times. This conversation will open your eyes to what it is like to live with debilitating mental illness.  It will also offer hope and practical advice on what to do if you or someone you know is suffering.  

The hyperlinks to some of the things she mentions are for your information. 

Anu's Facebook page, the online CBT website Joyable, Elyn Saks' Ted Talk on the importance of work in the healing process of a mental health patient, and understanding the impact of vicarious trauma.