NEED FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Mental health awareness is a critical need in India. India is a country with a population of over 1.3 billion people, and mental health disorders are prevalent, affecting millions of people. India is a suicide capital of the world. According to the National Mental Health Survey of India 2015-16, nearly 10% of India's population suffers from mental health disorders.

The stigma surrounding mental illness in India is another reason for the need for mental health awareness.

By raising awareness about mental health, reducing stigma, and increasing access to mental health resources, we can help those suffering from mental health disorders and prevent the negative consequences that can result from untreated mental illness. Mental health must be a priority in India's public health agenda, and concerted efforts must be made to address the mental health crisis in the country.

Campaign: Canopy at a street corner with trained counselors. Rapid Depression Test. Distribution of handouts on Dealing with stress and Depression.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK - DD MALL, GWALIOR

From teenagers to middle-aged we spoke to 150 plus people inside DD mall. The idea was to give them tips to take care of their mental health via a photo booth, which people shared on social media. On spot, rapid depression tests and also did psychological counseling for those who were found to be depressed. We also pinned a yellow ribbon as a symbol of suicide prevention. Thanks to all the volunteers

ALL INDIA RADIO INTERVIEW | Alok Benjamin

All India radio invited Alok Benjamin, Psychological Counsellor, and was interviewed by Tulika Sharma. It was suicide prevention week.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

The Heartbeat Foundation was honored to be invited for mental health awareness campaign at ITM University during their recent fest, which brought together students from various colleges. Our team set up a vibrant photo booth featuring mental health self-care tips, as well as a standee with a convenient QR code for booking free counseling sessions. We were thrilled to engage with students and promote the importance of mental health and self-care in a fun and interactive way.

51 students came forward for Rapid depression test. Average age of students was 19 out of them 64.5% were male and 35.4% were female. 56.3% loss of interest, 43.8% Sleeping Problems, 35.4% Consistent Low mood, 29.2% Digestive problems, 52.1% Irritability, 62.5% Difficulties focusing, 33.3% Feeling of hopelessness, 33.3% Change in appetite, 41.7% Loneliness, 10.4% Suicidal thoughts .

Few students booked free counselling session and many were seen taking pictures of QR code.

Thanks to Anusar Jadon, Secretary of the Students at ITM university for inviting us. Thanks to all Sandeep Joy, RIshi Nath, Deepak Yadav, Rosemary & Steven for joining us for this campaign.

हार्टबीट फाउंडेशन को ख़ुशी है कि उन्हें आईटीएम विश्वविद्यालय के हालिया फ़ेस्ट में मानसिक स्वास्थ्य जागरूकता अभियान के लिए आमंत्रित किया गया, जिसमें विभिन्न कॉलेजों के छात्रों एकत्र हुए थे। हमारी टीम ने मानसिक स्वास्थ्य स्व-देखभाल युक्तियों के साथ एक जीवंत फ़ोटो बूथ स्थापित किया, साथ ही एक सुविधाजनक क्यूआर कोड वाली स्टैंडी भी थी, जिसके माध्यम से मुफ्त परामर्श सत्र बुक कराया जा सकता था। हमें छात्रों के साथ बातचीत करने में बड़ी खुशी हुई और मनसिक स्वास्थ्य और स्व-देखभाल के महत्व को मजेदार और परस्पर सक्रिय तरीके से प्रचार करने में।

51 छात्र तत्काल डिप्रेशन टेस्ट के लिए आगे आए। छात्रों की औसत आयु 19 वर्ष थी, जिनमें से 64.5% पुरुष थे और 35.4% महिला थी। 56.3% रुचि खोना, 43.8% नींद की समस्या, 35.4% निरंतर उदासी, 29.2% पाचन समस्याएँ, 52.1% चिडचिडापन, 62.5% ध्यान केंद्रित करने में कठिनाई, 33.3% निराशा की भावना, 33.3% भूख में परिवर्तन, 41.7% अकेलापन, 10.4% आत्महत्या के विचार।

कुछ छात्रों ने क्यूआर कोड का इस्तेमाल कर काउन्सलिंग सेशन बुक किया और कई छात्रों को क्यूआर कोड के फ़ोटो लेते देखा गया।

विशेष धन्यवाद अनुसार जादौन, सचिव-छात्र संगठन जिन्होंने हमें आमंत्रित किया और साथ गए वालंटीर्ज़ संदीप जोय, ऋषि नाथ दीपक यादव, रोज़मेरी एवं स्टीवन का।