Mental health: In celebration of crying

It’s healthy, it’s healing, it’s absolutely normal and everyone should do it, say these three professionals

On World Mental Health Day, in the second week of October, the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced a €100-million mental healthcare drive, with plans that include a 24-hour suicide helpline. Making waves internationally, however, is La Lloreria, or ‘The Crying Room’—built in the heart of Madrid—which aims to tackle the stigmatisation around crying and reaching out for help.

La Lloreria, or ‘The Crying Room’ (above), in the heart of Madrid, aims to tackle the stigmatisation around crying, and reaching out for help

Prof. Rachana Johri

Dr. Gaurav Deka

Dr. Deepak Raheja