We are a movement. Not just a community.
NAU — Now As You Are — was born from a simple, powerful truth: too many people are struggling in silence, and not enough spaces exist where they can simply be themselves without fear of judgment.
We set out to change that. One community. One chapter. One honest conversation at a time.
Join the MovementMeet the People Behind nau
Our team is a passionate mix of students, mental health advocates, designers, content creators, and community leaders, all working together to empower young minds.
Gopi Kalyan
Community Head
Dr. Navya Mounika
Founder - InnerWhispers / MD Psychiatry
Harini
Community Manager
Hima Sri
Outreach ManagerThe principles we live by
These are not aspirational statements. They are the operating principles that shape every decision, every event, and every interaction within the NAU community — whoever you are, wherever you come from.
Empathy
We listen first, respond second. Empathy is the foundation of genuine human connection — and the heart of everything we do at NAU, across every age and every life experience.
Inclusivity
NAU belongs to everyone. Every age, every background, every identity, every occupation — welcome here, without exception, without hierarchy, without condition.
Confidentiality
What is shared in NAU spaces stays in NAU spaces. Trust is the currency of our community, and we protect it with everything we have — for every single member.
Non-judgment
There are no wrong feelings here — only unheard ones. We hold space free from shame, criticism, and stigma, for people at every stage and chapter of life.
Authenticity
We value honest, real conversations over performed wellness. Vulnerability is not weakness — it is one of the greatest strengths a person can show, at any age.
Collaboration
We build together. Shared ownership, collective growth, and mutual accountability — across ages, across backgrounds, across communities — are what make NAU a movement, not just an initiative.
What We Do
We host events, workshops, and programs that empower young people to learn, reflect, and grow. Our events are inclusive, interactive, and mental-health-focused, designed to provide practical tools and experiences.
All PhotosGrowing one conversation at a time
Every number here represents a person who felt less alone. A conversation that mattered. A community that showed up.
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Be part of a community that listens.
People across India — of every age, every background, every story — are finding their voice, their community, and their footing through NAU. One honest conversation at a time. Your space is waiting.
Free to join. Open to all ages. No experience required — just the willingness to show up.
NAU
Now As You Are — a well-being community open to all ages, all backgrounds, all walks of life.
“You are enough. Exactly as you are.”
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Be part of a community that listens.
Whatever your age, whatever your story — there is a place for you here. Come as you are.
NAU is a peer-support and well-being community initiative — not a clinical, medical, or crisis service. NAU does not provide professional mental health treatment or emergency support. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact a qualified mental health professional or emergency service immediately. Crisis support: iCall — 9152987821 · AASRA — 9820466627 · Emergency — 112.
