India, July 16 -- A psychology student's LinkedIn post about the way people perceive therapy has started conversations around mental health and emotional wellbeing. The post highlighted how many people still hesitate to seek counselling due to misconceptions and social stigma.

It also questioned why spending money on self-care is often accepted, while investing in mental health remains difficult for many.

The post was shared on LinkedIn by Anushka Sasi Ramanath, who recalled a conversation with someone after suggesting they consider counselling. Her caption read, "I'd rather spend Rs.1,500 on shopping than spend it on therapy."

She wrote, "Someone said this to me after I suggested they consider counselling. For a moment, it caught me o...