Krisha Patel

1 week ago | hercampus.com | Krisha Patel

Content Warning: Mental Health and Suicide We live in an age where you can DoorDash a latte in under 10 minutes, but when someone is in a mental health crisis, they might have to wait, or even worse… hang up. Nearly three years ago, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was launched. Since then, millions seeking help have utilized the call center as a life-saving resource. However, issues of understaffing and underfunding threaten to upend the mission. You might be wondering, what is 988?

3 weeks ago | dukechronicle.com | Krisha Patel

Humans will never escape “survival of the fittest.” Evolutionary history shows that we consistently act in our own best interest. Even when humans aren’t meant to be at the top of the food chain, human development has disrupted the ecosystem to a point where the food chain no longer affects our survival.

1 month ago | hercampus.com | Krisha Patel

The anticipation and excitement in the weeks leading up to my trip were unlike anything I had ever experienced. I couldn’t wait to finally take a trip to the motherland, to see where my parents grew up, and what their life was like in a different country. Picture this: one moment you’re navigating the quiet streets of Missouri, and the next you step off a plane into a whirlwind of honking rickshaws, vibrant markets, and the intoxicating aroma of Indian street food.

1 month ago | medium.com | Krisha Patel

Krisha Patel·Follow4 min read·--I have written a story that captures how my mind spirals during an existential crisis. We crave meaning, yet when we begin to question the meanings imposed on us, we risk alienation. I often find myself wondering — if faith is merely a construct, does rejecting it leave us with nothing? Or does it, instead, grant us the freedom to create meaning for ourselves?

2 months ago | medium.com | Krisha Patel

Sometimes when I stare too long into the mirrorThe black in my eyes start encroaching on the whiteThe devil incarnate threatens to take over my lifeIf you could call it living anywayShards of champagne glasses, counterfeit chucklesThe green leaflets rule the worldBags and bags of humanity soldAnd we are scared of the devil?