To Define or Not To
The session created a reflective space to explore identity, language, and the ways we understand ourselves and the world around us. Beginning with grounding practices and moving into thoughtful dialogue, participants examined how identities are formed, carried, and sometimes gently set down. Conversations highlighted how language shapes perception and how meaning can shift depending on […]
Art Therapy Workshop
We began in stillness with breath, silence, and a guided meditation that helped everyone arrive gently into the space. We welcomed Anupama Ramachandran with a small token of love, a handcrafted bouquet made by The Orange Room members, a simple gesture of gratitude before the journey began. Through storytelling, we were invited to look at […]
Mental Health Champions Meet – V
We wrapped up our MHC journey by reflecting on how these sessions supported participants in helping themselves and extending that support to others. Many shared meaningful experiences and expressed the care and belonging they felt within this space, something we are deeply grateful for. The session then moved into a thoughtful discussion on self-harm and […]
Goodbyes and Hellos
We began by introducing ourselves and sharing what we hoped to take back from the session. A fun little memory game broke the ice and set the tone for the morning. From there, we checked in with how the new year actually felt, beyond the posts, the recap reels, and the “perfect” highlights. We spoke […]
Coffee and Conversations
Coffee and Conversations with Prabin, the Founder–Director of Nadi Foundation and Kappiness Mental Health Space! A very casual, easygoing evening with the Kappiness team.They began by sharing their journey as an organisation…why they started, what they do, and the work they care deeply about. We dived to an open, heartfelt conversation on: Their journey in the mental health […]
Loneliness, Overthinking, and the Quiet Battles We Don’t Talk About
On 29 November 2025, our circle at The Reading Room, in collaboration with The Orange Room, became a space where loneliness and overthinking were not hidden – they were spoken about, shared, and understood. This gathering marked our first event in Trivandrum following the official reopening of our new space, The Orange Room at Nanthancode. […]
Mental Health Champions’ Meet – IV
At our fourth gathering, we stepped into a deeper conversation…one that touched the heart, challenged assumptions, and honoured the strength it takes to heal. This session centred around Depression and Resilience, exploring both the weight of struggle and the courage that carries us through it. Our champions explored: *The signs and symptoms of depression, beyond […]
#Unfiltered Launch at Government College Kariavattom
We brought our youth mental health series to Government College, Kariavattom, and what started as quiet curiosity slowly bloomed into honest, unfiltered conversation. The shy smiles, the hesitant nods, the stories that finally found their way out-that’s the magic of a space where students feel safe to be real. With each session, we are building […]
#Unfiltered Launch at National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH)
The launch session witnessed incredible participation from the Deaf community – a powerful reminder that mental health conversations grow stronger when they are made accessible to all. With a curriculum customized for Deaf students, enriched with examples, visuals, and interactive elements, we are proud to shape Unfiltered into a space where everyone can learn, express, […]
MEN-TALITY: Redefining Masculinity
At The Orange Room, we held a special session in observance of International Men’s Day, creating a safe and thoughtful space to talk about masculinity, emotions, vulnerability, and everything in between. The session invited participants to reflect on the pressures men often grow up with-to be strong, silent, and self-reliant-and how these expectations can make […]
