An Anthology series that highlights the stigmas around mental health and mental illness in India. According to the latest World Health Organization report on depression, almost 7.5% of Indians suffer from major or minor mental disorders that require expert intervention. The brainchild of Dr. Neerja Birla, Zindaginama strives towards creating an environment where mental health dialogue is encouraged. It's okay not to be okay. Six different stories from six creators with a common theme - to encourage us to be sensitive to our environment and peers and to show openness to acknowledging mental health struggles in our lives.
The episode explores the lives of a young married couple living in a small-town in Maharashtra. The husband, diagnosed with schizophrenia, is keen to attend his friend's wedding. Swagatam portrays what it’s like for an individual to actually live with schizophrenia, without primarily focusing on traditional media stereotypes of violent episodes.