Motorcycle Journey for Mental Health Awareness

At 30 years old, Seher Hashmi is embarking on an extensive 55-day motorcycle trip covering Delhi to Kanyakumari and returning. This journey will span over 50 cities, with plans to engage with more than 100 schools, colleges, and community spaces. The initiative is a personal mission to raise awareness for mental health, inspired by Hashmi's own experiences.

Hashmi, once labeled a "difficult child," grappled with adoption-related fears and emotional distress, which deepened into self-harm thoughts during her teens. Her adoptive mother, Shabnam, recounts the early signs of separation trauma and the family's efforts to understand and support Seher's emotional challenges.

Mental health experts highlight that struggles in adopted children may manifest subtly. Dr. Sameer Malhotra notes that fear of abandonment can lead to aggression, stress, and various behavioral issues, including borderline personality traits and anxiety. He emphasizes encouraging open conversations and providing support for adopted children.

Seher Hashmi's journey in 2014 led to her diagnosis with clinical depression and borderline personality disorder. Following professional help, she began sharing her story in 2016. Today, she continues her advocacy, undertaking this significant motorcycle journey to help others navigate their mental health challenges.