Tushaarr

Tushaarr Swami is a mental health advocate, seasoned counselor, and digital storyteller whose journey spans continents and disciplines. With professional roots in Australia, Canada, and India, Tushaarr brings a global lens to the deeply personal world of mental wellness. His career began in addiction response and trauma counseling, where he worked closely with individuals navigating the complexities of recovery. Over time, he expanded his expertise into public relations and digital media marketing—crafting campaigns that not only informed but inspired. This unique blend of clinical insight and communication strategy allows him to bridge the gap between mental health services and the communities that need them most. But Tushaarr’s voice is not just professional—it’s personal. Having faced his own battles with anxiety and depression, he writes with raw honesty and hard-earned empathy. His blog, Incognito Cognitive, is a space where vulnerability meets advocacy. Through essays, interviews, and multimedia storytelling, he explores the intersections of mental health, identity, and resilience. Whether he's reflecting on the stigma of mental illness in rural India, sharing lessons from wellness retreats in Ontario, or analyzing the digital burnout culture in Brisbane, Tushaarr’s writing is grounded in lived experience and cultural nuance. His mission is simple yet profound: to normalize mental health conversations across borders and backgrounds, and to empower others to seek help, speak up, and heal.