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So. We've all had a lot of speculations regarding Maya's mental health, and the reasons for that. Please allow me to put forward a very valid concern regarding this. Mental illness is a taboo subject in India (and in most places all over the world). Seeking help for mental illnesses is considered either a) unnecessary, b) overreaction, and/or c) shameful. Whereas it is actually none of these. In some countries, awareness programs are held so that people are encouraged to come forward and ask for assistance from mental health professionals, just as they would from a physician for a fever. Almost everyone has a therapist in close touch with them, even if they are in perfect mental condition. Unfortunately, this is not so in India. The concept of 'paagal' is associated with so much stigma, that patients either go undiagnosed, or untreated, or both, even for common conditions such as depression and anxiety.
So my one request to CVs on this front would be, to not 'villainise' Maya if she is not of sound mental health. There is enough vitriol towards mental health patients in this country, without us needing a villain to strengthen the stigma. Please, please keep this in mind while you sketch the character of Maya. I will be forever grateful.
ETA: Things I would love if shown through Beyhadh:
* Mental illness is not the entirety of a person's existence.
* Sometimes, you CAN get positive qualities out of your mental illness.
* """Love""" does NOT cure mental illness. It helps the person get through it to some degree, but for it to be cured, you need professional help.
* Mentally ill people are not to be feared/hated/ostracized from the society. They need help, love, and respect.
* There is a way out. Or at least, a way to live a happier life. Things don't need to end in tragedy.
If they are indeed going that way, I hope they are prepared to take up some enormous responsibilities.
So my one request to CVs on this front would be, to not 'villainise' Maya if she is not of sound mental health. There is enough vitriol towards mental health patients in this country, without us needing a villain to strengthen the stigma. Please, please keep this in mind while you sketch the character of Maya. I will be forever grateful.
ETA: Things I would love if shown through Beyhadh:
* Mental illness is not the entirety of a person's existence.
* Sometimes, you CAN get positive qualities out of your mental illness.
* """Love""" does NOT cure mental illness. It helps the person get through it to some degree, but for it to be cured, you need professional help.
* Mentally ill people are not to be feared/hated/ostracized from the society. They need help, love, and respect.
* There is a way out. Or at least, a way to live a happier life. Things don't need to end in tragedy.
If they are indeed going that way, I hope they are prepared to take up some enormous responsibilities.
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