MH360 is a mental health festival that was co-organised by Red Door India and CREA. The panelists from thefestival explore the effects of systemic exclusion, intersectional identities, and structural oppression on psychosocial disability. Featuring voices from marginalized communities, including queer, Dalit, and tribal individuals, this session highlights the emotional and mental health challenges tied to casteism, ableism, and gender-based violence. The discussion emphasizes the political nature of mental health and calls for inclusive support systems that address societal barriers, rather than individualizing distress.
The Red Door (TRD) was set up in 2011 by Reshma Valliappan and Aparna Sanyal. The idea behind TRD came from what was already a growing movement across the world – to form an intersectional response to emotional distress. This understanding came from cutting-edge research in the social and neuro sciences, being used in successful models of recovery in mental illness in different parts of the world. Over the years, The Red Door has become an important voice for advocacy in mental health. It has presented at UN conventions, been part of government consultations and shared its perspectives at multiple civil society conferences.
Find out more about the Festival at https://www.thereddoor.co.in/mh-360-festival/#:~:text=MH360%C2%B0%2C%20a%20mental%20health%20festival%2C%20is%20The%20Red,factors%20and%20structural%20forces%20that%20impact%20our%20lives.