Training methodology
Based on literature review and available published training materials, the Fellow developed a new set of posters for this mission. Posters focused on three aspects
1 Bio-psychosocial aspects of...
Facilitate change and development
Free Mental Health Training For Community Animators
Supported by Streetedge Foundation,USA, facilitated by Bhoomika Trust, India
In India there is an acute shortage of Mental Health Professionals. Ignorance and misconceptions about mental illness make it further difficult to serve affected individuals. This programs aims at creating awareness among community animators / field workers of NGOs, CBOs, SHG members, Teachers, Student leaders, Workplace Supervisors and Religious leaders, to enable them to identify and refer affected individuals.
News
21/07/2011 01:21
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21/07/2011 01:19
Services for the mentally ill in India
Mental health has always been a low priority sector in India, despite the fact that 1% of its population is affected by major mental health issues. Government allocates less than 1% of its budget in this area. Only a small portion of the affected population has been able to utilise the...
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21/07/2011 01:09
About the program
In India, there is considerable ignorance about mental illness, shrouded with myths and misconceptions. Despite the availability of treatment facilities, individuals with mental illness and their families continue to suffer silently. In this scenario, reaching out to this affected...
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20/07/2011 21:21
Website launched
Our new website has been launched today.
As you know, in India there is an acute shortage of Mental Health Professionals. Ignorance and misconceptions about mental illness make it further difficult to serve affected individuals. This programs aims at creating awareness among community animators...
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