Welcome to Sakoon Mind, a charity dedicated to helping and educating individuals who suffer from mental health challenges. My team and I founded this charity because we have personally experienced the trials and tribulations of mental health, and we are passionate about helping others who are suffering in silence.

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My name is Harmindar Gosal, and I'd like to share how my own mental health journey has transformed my life.

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Growing up in a community where mental health was rarely discussed or understood was incredibly challenging. As a young girl, I excelled academically, achieving straight A’s in school and earning a 2:1 honours degree in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from university. On the surface, it seemed like I had it all.

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However, my life took a drastic turn when my mother suffered a heart attack. This event triggered feelings of unease, emotional and physical symptoms like dizziness, nausea, a racing heartbeat, and changes to my own physical health. Unaware that these were signs of mental suffering, I forced myself to carry on as usual, eventually getting used to these distressing feelings. Over time, this wore me down, and I found myself unable to take care of myself, sinking into depression.

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Realizing I needed answers and overwhelmed by my feelings, I decided to educate myself about mental health. This decision proved invaluable, especially after marriage when my family life was affected by my husband's mental health struggles. Through self-help methods like meditation, reading, therapy, and support from friends and family, I managed to heal and was determined not to suffer anymore.

Eventually, I noticed that people were naturally coming to me for help. That’s when I realized my purpose: to assist those going through the dark, difficult stages I once experienced. I wanted to be that person who says, "It's okay to feel this way, and one day you will feel better." This desire led to the creation of Sakoon Mind.

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At Sakoon Mind, we firmly believe that experiencing mental health challenges gives us a unique understanding and the power to help others. Our goal is to make people realize that, while life can be tough and filled with ugly stages, it can also be beautiful. By increasing awareness and providing education, we aim to change lives for the better.

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This is our promise at Sakoon Mind. We are here to support you.