"If you are looking for hope to bring "Mental Health" as a concept in mainstream awareness, MHF is the place which has provided opportunity and tools to young psychologists to achieve it. Those who aspire to nourish this aspect in society must contribute with their fullest potential. I did and I am satisfied."

"Being a student of psychology often means lack of exposure to the practical applications of what we are studying. In that sense, interning with MHFI was really productive for me in being able to work on-field and gain first-hand experience. All the practical skills and the soft skills I gained in the internship are actually benefiting me a lot as a therapist, now that I am pursuing my M.Phil. I would definitely recommend more and more students to get involved!"

I have volunteered with MHFI for four years. First, as an intern and then as an organizing team member. As a young woman with both, the love for innovation and curiosity to learn further I found here, a space that nurtured me. I was provided with the freedom to bring in ideas to discuss and build upon, and the guidance towards informed mental health advocacy.

“During my time with MHF(I), I was able to understand the mental health concerns of the people right at the grass-root level while being taught by the brightest and the most experienced professionals in the field. This internship curriculum was dynamic in essence that it changed with the need of every incoming batch which I really valued as an intern. I was given the opportunity to coordinate their community project which allowed me to hone my skills and gave me an edge in my professional career.”

"I started my journey with MHFI as a volunteer for the annual mental health event and then over the years proceeded to intern with the community service project to provide mental health care at the doorstep of residents in the Kirtinagar slum. That was an important experience of my life as I learnt practical aspects of clinical assessment and care while understanding the sensitivity of at-risk spaces as well as maintaining healthy boundaries with patients. The best part of working with MHFI is the support and confidence people show in you - getting to hear ‘why not’ to every idea one gets, the opportunity to explore and even make mistakes. I am honoured to have worked with such accomplished and supportive people. "