Madikeri, Nov. 11: Students from Mysore, Hassan, Kodagu and other districts participated in a two-day mental health camp organized by Deepika Appiah's "Mind and Matter" organization at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan here. Deepika said that mental health is very important for a happy life, and a tour will be organized to conduct awareness camps on this issue in other districts of the state.
Awareness has already been created in about thirty schools in Kodagu, and the government should join hands to reach all the students in the coming days, she said. Addressing the closing ceremony, MLA Mantar Gowda said that mental health is very important for the health of the society. In this regard, the government is committed to awareness and health protection and praised the organizations involved in this.
Bengaluru NIMHANS Professor Arvind Raj said that there is hesitation in the society to seek treatment for mental health, and people should understand its importance and seek treatment. Anu Subbappa, the chief coordinator of the mental health camp, said that 23 Millions of people are experiencing mental stress. 15 crore people have problems, but of these, only 100% are willing to seek treatment, he expressed concern.
He said that hesitating to see a doctor about mental illness is dangerous. Sheetal Somaiya, coordinator of the mental health department of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, “Manasvi”, said that the main objective of Vidya Bhavan is to create awareness about mental health, and she is always ready to join hands with organizations in this regard.
“Shakti” Consulting Editor B.G. Ananthashayana said that we look at the wonders of the world and scientific discoveries with awe. But it is possible to see and enjoy any discoveries only if we have a strong brain. Therefore, he said that the most important and special thing is that everyone should be aware of mental health. He said that the work of the “Mind and Matter” organization, which is creating awareness about its importance, is commendable.
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