COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The pandemic was a challenging year for all of us. The education system is also affected significantly. Our founder-director, Dr. Mridula Apte took a session with teaching professionals from Fergusson college, Pune to understand and prevent burnout. Teachers face both a significant workload as well as an emotional, very ethical and passionate approach towards their profession. An interesting and important discussion followed the lecture.

Parents often benefit with correct information about their child's behavior and emotional development. Support groups provide a platform to share and learn from each other. Vitamin P is an initiative to connect and bring together parents.

It is crucial that access to mental wellness is available for all. This program is specifically for house help (maids) and aims at bridging the gap between different stratas of society, while  offering a safe and non judgemental space for these women to reach out, talk, ask questions and learn. Experts from allied fields are called and help and guidance is offered. 

Our director and founder Dr. Mridula Apte was invited to speak at a forum for community workers by the Development Support Team, an NGO in Pune, working in the area of strengthening organizational structures of various sections of society that need help, and is especially women centric. She discussed  women's mental health, various thought processes and the various ways to deal with related issues.

An extensive training project with DST community workers whom we called 'Jagrutis' , who became mental health buddies to create awareness and screen persons with issues. This culminated in a comprehensive manual that could replicate these trainings.