IIM Sirmaur student seeks mental break at off-campus cafe, vital for post-Covid connections

Krishna Chagti, a student at IIM Sirmaur, frequents an open-air cafe off campus for respite from monotonous study environments. Clinical psychologist Nargiza Noimann Zander explains third spaces as neutral areas fostering social connections, distinct from home and work. These spaces face accessibility issues and commercial threats but are vital for mental health, especially post-Covid loneliness. Psychologist Masuma Zainab highlights the need for intentional community building to combat isolation.