Tanmoy Goswami

Sanity correspondent

Mission

To help shape a world where mental illness is recognised as a human condition that connects us all.

Now

I am exploring the relationship between human touch and mental health.

Stories

Biography

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We’re getting better at talking about suicides. Here’s how that could save lives

What people with disabilities want us to know about touch

This new sci-fi series makes you realise that human touch is priceless – by putting a price tag on it

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Why we need hugs and handshakes to stay healthy

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We asked how to prevent suicides caused by the pandemic. This is what experts told us

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The coronavirus pandemic is triggering suicides. Here’s what we can do to help

How coronavirus affects your (mental) health

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From the myth of meritocracy to the rise of bullshit jobs – it’s time we admit work doesn’t make us happy