World Mental Health Day is celebrated

JOLLANG, 10 Oct: The sub-center (SC) of the health and wellness center (HWC) here observed the World Mental Health Day on Thursday, in collaboration with the Naharlagun regional center of the National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (NILD-Divyangjan) and USAID. – PRERANA.

Speaking to the participants, the SC Health & Wellness officer, Jollang Junuma Murtem, stressed the importance of mental health awareness and the need for community support to address mental health issues.

The Physiotherapist in charge of NILD’s regional center, Dr. Minam Padung, gave a speech on “disability and mental health.” His talk highlighted the unique challenges people with disabilities face, and the critical need for integrated mental health services.

USAID-PRERANA program officer Techi Tapu gave an overview of the organization’s efforts to promote sexual and reproductive health and family planning, while linking these topics to mental health awareness. His presentation highlighted the importance of holistic health practices in improving overall health in the workplace. He also watched a video about emotional intelligence in children and the warning signs of mental health. He informed the participants about the State Telemanas Cell which has a 24/7 toll free number 14416, or 1800-89-14416.

Discussions were also held, allowing participants to discuss mental health issues and share personal experiences. In addition, fridge mats with ‘Mental health assessment: Keep moving, reduce stress’ were given to the participants.

HWC health visitor, Tage Munya also spoke.

In East Siang, the day was observed by the District Health Organization at the Drug Addiction and Rehabilitation Center in Jarkong, where the DMO informed the participants about the importance of the day and the relationship between drug addiction and mental health.

Clinical psychologist Kenyam Pertin spoke about mental health and held a stress management session with inmates, doctors and medical staff at the facility through the Maslach Burnout test.

Dr. Kato Lego and Dr. Oson Borang also spoke.

Itanagar, the capital police station, in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh Psychological Association (APPA), organized a mental health workshop for police personnel at Ane’s Home, located in the women’s police station ( WPS), at the World Mental festival. Health Day.

Speaking to the participants, Tele Manas consultant and PhD expert Dr Jomyir Bagra spoke about the importance of counseling and mental health support systems to address the specific problems faced by the police. them.

Speaking about the importance of mental health in law enforcement, Dr. Bagra said, “Policewomen often have to balance the demanding demands of their work with the expectations of society, which can affect their lives. It’s important to create a safe, stigma-free space where they can seek help and prioritize their mental health.”

AAPPA Chairman Dr. Leeyir Ete held meetings on managing stress at work and developing coping strategies to help officers and workers build long-term resilience in their demanding jobs.

Highlighting the wide impact of the training, Dr Ete said, “This training is a step towards sustainable efforts to build a stable and mentally healthy police force.”

WPS Inspector OC Rina Sonam highlighted the “importance of Ane Home,” which she described as “a place for victims of domestic and sexual violence.”

“The collaborative environment sought to lower the barriers surrounding mental health discussions, contributing to the undermining of mental health problems at work,” the capital’s police said in a release.

The Miao (Changlang) APWWS team celebrated the day by distributing fruits and water to prisoners at the Miao police station.

While talking to the prisoners, members of the APWWS Miao unit, led by its president Innao Nitu Singpho, encouraged them to correct their ways and become a public asset.

He added: “Recognizing a person’s mistake and accepting it is the first step to return to a society bound by rules and regulations.

The women gave the prisoners much needed emotional and psychological support.