Updated On: 27 October, 2025 10:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha Ghosh
In light of the passing of Baek Se-hee, the author of a highly-popular book centred on depression and mental health discourse, we curate a few digital platforms and insightful titles for readers seeking an outlet that enables much-needed discussion on this subject

(From left) Baek Se-hee; copies of translated versions of I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki. pics courtesy/@_baeksehee
The untimely passing of 35 year-old Baek Se-hee, the South Korean author of the acclaimed memoir, I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki (2018), on October 16 has come as a blow to fans worldwide. The book gained popularity for its honest portrayal of mental health conversations between the author and her therapist. Following Se-hee’s theme, we curate some helpful digital reads and listens for mental health content.

A still from the podcast. Pic Courtesy/Let’s talk about mental health