Leaders discuss strategies to combat stigma and improve care in Jamshedpur
Key Points:
• Yi Jamshedpur hosts Mental Health Roundtable with experts and leaders
• 85% of mental health patients lack proper care, says senior consultant
• Experts advocate for Emotional Intelligence education in schools
JAMSHEDPUR – A pivotal Mental Health Roundtable hosted by Yi Jamshedpur brought together experts to address mental health challenges and stigma in the community.
The event, held at the Center for Excellence, gathered mental health professionals, educators, and community leaders.
Participants shared insights on improving mental health care and breaking societal stigmas.
Dr. Manoj Sahu from Tata Main Hospital highlighted a concerning statistic about mental health care.
He revealed that 85% of patients with mental health issues do not receive proper care.
Moreover, Dr. Sahu emphasized that 95% of cases involve common, treatable psychiatric disorders.
On the other hand, Ashu Tiwari, Principal of St. John’s School, introduced the concept of Stress Audits.
This system has proven effective in identifying stress levels in educational and professional settings.
Tiwari advocated for prioritizing emotional safety and introducing Emotional Intelligence education in schools.
Meanwhile, Dr. Zaki Akhtar presented his Students Stress Scale, a tool for assessing academic stress.
This methodology offers educators a structured approach to address students’ mental health challenges.
Mukesh Agarwal from Tata Steel discussed the role of Mental First Aiders in workplace settings.
These trained individuals provide immediate support to colleagues facing mental health issues.
Furthermore, the roundtable explored the potential of the District Mental Health Program.
This government initiative aims to make mental healthcare more accessible at the district level.
Nitulika Singh, a mental health advocate, emphasized the importance of Listening Therapy in families.
She urged parents to spend quality time with their children and practice active listening.
In conclusion, the panel called for incorporating Emotional Literacy into school curricula.
This approach could help students better understand and manage their emotions from an early age.
