Vasundhara C

Vasundhara realized societal pressure and the existence of stigma around mental health discussions when she was in eighth grade. Her own realization of anxiety and traumas encouraged Vasundhara to launch ‘Inspire Dose’ with the motto that “may all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute to that happiness and to that freedom for all.” Inspire Dose works at the intersections of mental health, spirituality, and identity among young people. With a team of four, Vasundhara has been organizing surveys, writing blogs, making videos, recording podcasts, and providing self-care items. Focusing on social media as a primary tool to communicate and spread awareness across nations, Vasundhara’s initiative has been able to contribute to destigmatising mental health, providing mental health support to people, and making youth find new pathways through spirituality.