Rohit Shishodia  

To spread the message that mental illness can be treated and it is not a stigma, the Delhi government will begin its Hybrid Mode Mental Health Awareness Week which will start from October 8, 2021 and conclude on October 14, 2021.

The week-long program will take place in different venues of the national capital where experts will share their thoughts about mental illness.

Memorial Lecture by Dr Neelam Kumar Bohra on October 8 at India Habitat Centre, conduct of ‘Sankalp’ Training Module on Schizophrenia for Allied Mental Professionals on October 9 at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Shahdara and Inauguration of Mental Health Awareness Week by Health Minister Satyendra Jain on October 10 will be part of the awareness week.

Programs such as activity through display IEC Material on Mental Health in the OPD Area at India International Centre and discussion with Mental Health Establishments with special focus on Role of family recovery at GTB, LBS and DHAS hospital will be organized.

Discussion with licensed de-addiction centers-participation of local community in early identification and engagement in treatment and SAMVAAD (interaction with patients caregivers, other stakeholders and general public followed by concluding ceremony will also be part of the awareness week.