Dear Readers,We’ve all felt helpless, lonely, and disconnected from people and things at some point of time, but when that feeling persists and advances to be more problematic, is when the need to reach out to someone close or a medical specialist arises. Mental health problems include depression, anger, anxiety and panic attacks, bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorder, eating problems, and loneliness and it affects how we feel, act, and think. It has become a topic of concern amongst people all over the world who have now realised the need for sound mental health. Our Feature Story this week talks about this illness and how to tackle it. So whether you’re dealing with it yourself or know someone who is, read this piece for better understanding on the matter.On our Cover is Dr Swathi Prathipati, a medical practitioner and a medical entrepreneur who has always been passionate about serving and nurturing people. The gold medallist in college, envisaged the need for prolonged medical care and started Wellknox, India’s first and largest medical rehab center, in Hyderabad. The center has two branches, one in Banjara Hills and another in Kukatpally. She even runs a 100-bedded super speciality hospital called Sia Life that offers the latest technology services in healthcare. Take a look at Cover Story to know more about this dynamic woman’s work and offerings.Coming back to the topic of mental health, clinical and health psychologist Dr Savita Date Menon shares her journey in a field that was once not recognised and respected enough. Now, however, she shares it has become a popular career path for medical students who have realised the need of the hour. She delves into the topic of mental health further by sharing how one can cope with it and where to start from.Take a look at Mind & Body where we talk about the growingly alarming disease, Monkeypox, that has suddenly raised eyebrows the world over. With several countries reporting an outbreak of Monkeypox, it has become vital to understand what it is and how one can contract it. Moving on, check out Grand Getaways where we have single mother Tara Pondicherry’s solo trip to Egypt, which in her words was liberating and therapeutic. And tell us what you think. If you have any suggestions, comments or queries, please e-mail me at publisheryou-and-i.com.