Jayashree was diagnosed with leprosy when she was 20. Even though she faced no discrimination, the disease and the stigma surrounding it had an impact on her mental health.

Here, Jayashree speaks about what these mental health challenges looked like for her, where she thinks these challenges came from, and offers advice for other people going through the same experiences.

She also unpacks how even the most subtle cues can have a devastating impact on a person.