Beyond the Ribbons, Beyond the Metaphors
Cancer is often spoken about in metaphors—battles fought, wars won, strength measured. We drape those diagnosed in words like fighter and survivor, as
Vaishnavi Roy
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Vaishnavi Roy is an award-winning author, psychology major, and passionate mental health advocate. With five published books to her name, she believes that words can heal, research can empower, and awareness can transform lives.Her literary contributions have earned her recognition, including the Best Author Popular Choice Award from the Times of India and JK Papers. Beyond authorship, her academic journey reflects a deep engagement with critical psychological themes such as mental health challenges in Indian homemakers facing empty nest syndrome, onco-psychology, intergenerational trauma in marginalized communities, the psychology of cybercrime, and the integration of AI in supporting intellectual disabilities.Her research has been presented at leading institutions including AIIMS, the National Institute of Health & Family Welfare, Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, and Vivekananda College, University of Delhi. She has also conducted book readings at NIFT Delhi, Christ University, and Vivekananda College (with the Times of India). In addition, she has facilitated workshops in collaboration with the Government of Uttar Pradesh and partnered with NGOs to support marginalized groups.Through her multifaceted roles as an author, researcher, and advocate, Vaishnavi Roy continues to push boundaries in mental health discourse, fostering empathy-driven dialogue and striving for policy-level change.
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