Mumbai, 26th September 2025: Celebrated author and mental health advocate Ishaa Vinod Chopra has won the 2025 International Impact Book Award for her memoir “Finding Order in Disorder”, published by Om Books International in 2024. The award recognizes exceptional works that create a global impact in literature and culture.

Adding to this honor, the University of Mumbai’s Department of Applied Psychology recently published a scholarly review of the memoir by Assistant Professor Aishe Debnath, describing it as “a compelling narrative that weaves together personal testimony with broader psychological, sociological, and philosophical reflections on mental illness.”

A Memoir that Breaks Silence

In Finding Order in Disorder, Chopra courageously opens up about her lived experiences with bipolar disorder, trauma, and resilience. Interlaced with reflections on healing, therapy, dance, and self-discovery, the book is not just a memoir but also an exploration of identity, survival, and emotional recovery.

Speaking about the recognition, Ishaa Vinod Chopra said, “This award is both humbling and empowering. I wrote this book to tell my truth, but also to reassure others that they are not alone in their struggles. Healing is not linear, but with courage and compassion, order can indeed be found in the midst of disorder.”

Ajay Mago, Publisher, Om Books International, added, “Ishaa’s memoir is a landmark contribution to contemporary Indian literature. It bravely addresses mental health, stigma, and survival, while offering readers hope and empathy. We are proud to have published a book that is both deeply personal and universally