Mental Health is an increasing concern during Covid-19 due to restrictions, extended lockdown, distancing - social and physical. PatientsEngage and CMHLP - Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy are hosting a webinar series on ‘Mental Health During COVID-19’
COVID-19 is stressful for all of us especially in the context of the extended lockdown. There is a lot of uncertainty, confusion and fear around this lockdown and social distancing.
On Monday 20th April 2020, 4pm IST we will speak with our panelists Arjun Kapoor and Sharon Ann Sabu to discuss some of the psychosocial responses and practical strategies that you can develop to cope and enhance your health and well-being.
We will talk about:
- Understanding psychosocial issues in the context of lockdown
- Need for support and how can people be supportive to each other through empathetic listening
- Discussing self-care techniques and developing self-care plan
- Discussing few coping mechanisms for enhancing well-being
- Resources for other mental health services available
Arjun Kapoor is a human rights lawyer and psychologist.
Sharon Ann Sabu is a trained counsellor (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
Both work with The Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, Indian Law Society, Pune
You can join us at
https://zoom.us/j/92341689377…
Password: 382596
Or on the smart phone:
Webinar ID: 923 4168 9377
Password: 382596
Or catch the live stream on our FB page https://www.facebook.com/patients.engage/
Show your interest in the event here:https://www.facebook.com/events/221964065739186/
On Monday 24th April 2020, 4pm we will speak with Psychiatrist Dr. Kaustubh Joag on Guidance Guidance for persons with mental illness and their caregivers".
