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Forced to marry after finishing her Class 9 exams, Sumitra Gargai from Jharkhand's Ho tribe faced years of physical, mental and emotional abuse at her marital home.
Fighting her way out of severe depression, Sumitra found her lifeline in working with Ekjut, an NGO that offers better mental healthcare to marginalized communities in rural India.
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Having seen her own sister lose her life to depression, Sumitra has been working tirelessly to fight the stigma and build community awareness.
She herself has helped over a hundred people recover and rebuild their mental health.
Read her incredible story here: thebetterindia.com/261432/jharkha…
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