Mumbai: In conversation with Faye D’souza, Independent Journalist, Sushant Divigkar AKA Rani KoHEnur, Singer & Performer, Raj Mariwala, Director, Mariwala HealthcareInitiative & Karen Thompson, Brand Manager, MAC Cosmetics, Trijog, India’s #1 leading progressive platform for mental health and holistic wellbeing announced the launch of #DiversifyWithTrijog.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative to keep mental wellbeing as the core focus, #DiversifyWithTrijog will focus on creating safe places for diverse groups. With the first chapter launching today, Trijog kick-started the IP by keeping the LGBTQIA+ community at the core. Trijog aims to initiate conversations that lead to long-term change by bringing together a panel with the best cross-organizational representation.
Regarding the initiative, Arushi Sethi Shah, Co-founder & CEO of Trijog, said, “At Trijog, we are committed to working towards making mental healthcare accessible for all. Through all our endeavours, we want to focus on building a better India, an India where mental health conversations are not taboo and an India where physical health and mental health are given equal importance. With #DiversifyWithTrijog, we aim to connect with representatives and communities to drive change and encourage inclusion across the spectrum. We are certain that our attempt to make an inclusive, mentally healthy and happier India will be fruitful through multiple chapters of #DiversifyWithTrijog.”
Focussing on the intersection of mental health and diversity, the first chapter of #DiversifyWithTrijog was filled with conversations on media representation of the LGBTQI community, the role of corporates in implementing Inclusivity and decoding what we as a community can do better to promote Inclusivity.
Talking about the community and how each one can promote Inclusivity, Sushant Divgikar Aka Rani KoHEnur said, “Inclusivity is the way forward- today, I am sitting here on this panel with the best of our allies from different walks of life is the first step towards integration. As we move towards a better India, leading brands, media, the community and mental health, organizations are coming together. Having these impactful conversations will be the stepping stone to implementing impactful policies where each one is celebrated for their talent without any biases, there’s an evident representation of the queer community across sectors and we see a community where diversity is appreciated”
Commenting on diversity and inclusion, independent journalist Faye D’Souza, said, “For me, inclusion and diversity is a simple equation – It’s as simple as having equal opportunities for everyone to voice their opinions and have a proper representation – every voice needs to be heard and only when we have adequate voices, we can say that everyone is equally heard.”
Commenting on the media’s role in promoting Inclusivity and diversity, she added, “A few years ago, audiences were not very receptive towards the wholesome representation of the queer community across various mediums of news. But this is now changing and simplifying our role, and we are taking small steps towards inclusion and acceptance. The media’s role is simple- let people own their story and tell the world – pass the mic and let people be their most authentic selves.”
To cement acceptance and Inclusivity across Tier II & III cities, Trijog has allocated funds to reach out to 100+ people in the community across smaller cities in India and help them champion and navigate their mental health journey.
About Trijog
Trijog is today in India’s top 3 organizations for Mental Health Care and Holistic Wellness. We have been leading change and pioneering Mental Health in India since 2015. Today, Trijog is considered a thought leader in paving the way for quality Mental Healthcare in India and significantly contributing its services to the private and public sectors. Championing the cause nationally and internationally, Trijog’s work is backed by— The Hindu Business Line, India Today, CNN News 18, and Mid-Day, to name a few. Ms Arushi Sethi is the CEO & Co-Founder of Trijog. At the age of 21, she began her entrepreneurial journey after a life-and-death experience, today being looked at as one of the Youngest Changemakers. She has become a force to reckon with, impacting over 25 Million lives through her Thought Leadership and Advocacy of her organization. Significantly contributing to the Mental Health Movement, Arushi continues influencing numerous lives by being a torchbearer for mental healthcare in India. She brought India its first international representation for Mental Healthcare by being elected as the youngest and the first Indian Board Member on the World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH, an arm of the WHO, United Nations and the most significant body for Mental Health worldwide) from 2019 to 2021. Arushi also heads the youth section on the board globally.
