The Safe Space.
A free 24/7 online support helpline, for children and adolescents globally.
Mental health can be a tough thing to deal with while growing up.
Stress. Anxiety. Bullying. Sex. Depression. Pubertal changes. Peer Pressure.
All of this, while navigating through the maze of school life seems challenging, doesn’t it? That’s why we the doctors here, at Team Safe Space, have started this non-profit initiative to help out young ones to take care of their mental health on a day to day basis. Read more to find out about who we are, and what we do!
About Us
Who are we & What do we do?
We believe in a world where every child has access to free mental health support. We believe in a world where mental health is de-stigmatized, and every child is free to talk about their problems without fears of repercussion. We believe in free and easy accessibility of resources and helplines for mental health, globally.
While the COVID 19 pandemic has highlighted violence, racism, poverty and humanitarian crises as significant risk factors for child and adolescent mental health, the topic remains largely untouched. Children seeking help often face stigma and struggle to access basic mental health services and care.
We are a team of 40+ doctors from all around the world, gathered in one team with one mission – making mental health resources more accessible to all children and adolescents worldwide. This is what The Safe Space stands for, and this is what we aim to achieve with our free 24/7 online support line.
Mental Health Crisis in Children: A Reality
Our free Discord Helpline: One Tiny Step to Help
The uncertainty, isolation and loss around COVID 19 are profoundly impacting children everywhere. Over the last six months, parents, teachers and childcare providers around the world have asked so much of children: to stay home, to wait, to wash their hands and wear masks and be brave in the face of crisis. None of these pressures come without consequences- all of them together could impact the social and emotional development, and well being of an entire generation.
Our small step to help with the mental health and well being of little ones, is our free discord helpline. With our anonymous helpline, children from all over the world will have access to talk to a medical professional round the clock. We provide an ear to listen and a shoulder to lean on, while gently helping children to stand their ground in the testing times of today’s world. The anonymity of our helpline provides a safe space for children to truly express themselves, and seek support in times of need.
All of our volunteers are medical professionals from around the world, who have undergone training with a clinical psychiatrist in basic therapy, listening and guiding techniques. In times of acute crisis, we are equipped with global helplines to adequately help the child in need. Our free discord helpline is linked below, feel free to check it out!
MEET THE TEAM!
Dr Chaithanya Avanthika, Founder
Dr Ramya Balasubramanian, Head of Operations
MEET THE TEAM!
Dr Rudrakshi Shetty, Head of Social Media
Dr Rishka Trivedi, Head of Logistics
MEET THE TEAM!
Dr Tatyana Milenia, Head of Logistics
Dr Sharan Jhaveri, Head of Outreach and Communications
Dr Manan Thakrar (Mentor- Safe Space)
I am a board certified psychiatrist: MD Psychiatry (India), MRCP Psychiatry (UK). currently practising in the UK. In my free time, I am a weekly columnist for Divyabhaskar and Nobat newspapers, based in India. I am also a 4 time TEDx speaker and the youngest doctor to give a TEDx talk in India!
Meet Our Volunteers!
The backbone of Safe Space!
All of our volunteers are members of the medical fraternity, trained in basic therapy, listening and guiding skills by our psychiatrist mentor. Complete anonymity will be maintained by our volunteers while working with our helpline. To join this dynamic team, click on the link below!
Dr Nishu Yadav
Dr Gaurang Narayan
Dr Cristian Davalos
Dr Preetisha Das
Dr Adnan Karjagi
Dr Divya Sharma
Dr Palak Shah
Dr Pawani Kher
Dr Sindhu Hegde
Dr Akankshi Oberoi
Dr Maanya Rajasree
Dr Neerja Shah
Dr Neha Veerabose
Dr Praju Karki
Dr Jay Patel
Dr Akshat Ritesh Shah
Dr Kamalika Mozumder
Dr Maria Davis
Dr Saurav Aryal
Dr Mehak Dagar
Dr Idris Abubakar
Dr Vinayak Patil
Dr Sai Sudha Valisekka
Dr Nilofar Vora
Dr Ayushi Mistry
Dr Karishma Desai
Dr Harshitha A
Dr Sana Ahmed
Dr Sheral Raina
Dr Flinta Rodriguez
Dr Haruna Sinyang
Dr Gayatri Gandrakota
Dr Swathi Menon
Dr Tanvi Jain
Dr Pragathi Munnangi
Dr Shruthi Venkatasubramani
Dr Shreya Sridhar
Dr Vidhi Wadhwani
Dr Gurinder Jeet Singh
Dr Carolina Espin
Dr Dhruvish Mistry
Dr Anjali Patel
Dr Shagufta Khan
Dr Pahel Agarwal
Dr Gauri Pikale
Dr Juliet Johnson
Dr Sheethal Seelamanthula
Dr Ishita Gupta
Dr Ganesh Prasanna
Dr Ruchita Kamera
Dr Anisha Gemmy
Dr Jaint Maheshwari
Dr Madhu C.S
Dr Anuhya Tejaswi Gunti
Dr Raavi Singhal
Dr Adwitiya Parmar
Dr Namratha Edpuganti
Dr Harshal Patel
MEET THE SUB-TEAMS!
Social Media Team
Dr Aditya, Dr Divya and Dr Maanya
Social Media Team
Dr Anisha, Dr Gauri and Dr Ganesh
MEET THE SUB-TEAMS!
LOGISTICS TEAM
Dr Nilofer, Dr Carolina, Dr Preetisha, Dr Sana and Dr Tejaswini
TRAINING TEAM
Dr Ayushi, Dr Anjali, Dr Palak and Dr Pawani Kher
DISCORD TECH TEAM
Dr Dhruvish, Dr Jay, Dr Anuhya and Dr Kamalika M
Testimonials
What People Say
“Since the pandemic, more young people than ever before are struggling to cope with their mental health. Really impressed with this wonderful initiative that would offer much needed support during these challenging times.”
-Dr Shruti Niraj, Clinical Psychologist, United Kingdom
“Wonderful job in helping to reach kids that need us, from places all over the world. Hats off to these budding doctors and paediatricians for taking this initiative to improve mental health of children and adolescents worldwide, this will surely make a difference!”
-Dr N Chaithanya Datta, Pediatrician, India
Become a Volunteer with The Safe Space
With the aim of helping as many children as possible all over the world, we always are looking for enthusiastic volunteers. If you are a doctor or a medical student willing to join our dynamic team, please contact us for more information on how you can help or contribute to this initiative.
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