DRUNKEN FREE WORK ZONE EDUCATION
- Madurai-Kanyakumari Tollway Limited (MKTL),
- Kanyakumari-Etturavattam Tollway Limited (KETL),
- Salaipudhpur-Madurai Tollway Limited (SMTL),
- Nanguneri-Kanyakumari Tollway Limited (NKTL)
Dr B.Ravichandran M.Sc.psy, Senior Counsellor, Deaddiction and Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, Velammal Medical College and Hospital, Madurai imparted the education through joyful and interactive sessions. Mr T Murugesan, MD Voice Trust and Mr. Poovendhan MSW Specialist social work of Voice Trust also provided counselling sessions to the employees. With CUBE HIGHWAYS support, VOICE TRUST was able to spread the Health awareness to the Toll supervisors, Toll collectors, Site supervisors and all other Toll Plaza staff. All together a total of 222 employees benefitted through this program.
DRUNKEN FREE WORK ZONE EDUCATION
- Madurai-Kanyakumari Tollway Limited (MKTL),
- Kanyakumari-Etturavattam Tollway Limited (KETL),
- Salaipudhpur-Madurai Tollway Limited (SMTL),
- Nanguneri-Kanyakumari Tollway Limited (NKTL)
Dr B.Ravichandran M.Sc.psy, Senior Counsellor, Deaddiction and Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, Velammal Medical College and Hospital, Madurai imparted the education through joyful and interactive sessions. Mr T Murugesan, MD Voice Trust and Mr. Poovendhan MSW Specialist social work of Voice Trust also provided counselling sessions to the employees. With CUBE HIGHWAYS support, VOICE TRUST was able to spread the Health awareness to the Toll supervisors, Toll collectors, Site supervisors and all other Toll Plaza staff. All together a total of 222 employees benefitted through this program.
“HAPPY SCHOOLING” MENTAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION AWARENESS PROGRAM
Teachers played a major role in identifying and preventing children from getting affected by psychological problems; psychological problems are preventable, treatable and curable provided prompt action was taken, said Dr C. Ramasubramanian, founder and senior consultant psychiatrist, M.S. Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation. Children spent most of their time in school with teachers. Teachers saw the development in the children and their attitude. The earliest psychological disturbance could be identified by teachers, he said while appreciating the efforts of the teachers.
The event was held as part of the World Mental Health Day celebration. A series of programmes were held as part of the event. ‘Happy Schooling’ project is aimed at building mental strength of children. Director T Murugesan, Voice Trust and a team of Psychologists were present at the event.
MANAGING STRESS AND IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH
MANAGING STRESS AND IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH
POSTPARTUM MENTAL HEALTH FOR NEW MOMS
person’s life, the transition also brings a host of challenges for the new mother, with mainly having to adjust to this new life — taking care of the baby and also making sure her own physical and emotional healing is taking place simultaneously. It can also result in something you might not expect — depression. Most new moms experience postpartum “baby blues” after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues typically begin within the first two to three days after delivery, and may last for up to two weeks. But some new moms experience a more severe, long-lasting form of depression known as postpartum depression. Rarely, an extreme mood disorder called postpartum psychosis also may develop after childbirth. On 25th April, the awareness of postpartum depression awareness was imparted in Lady Doak College. Sometimes it’s simply a complication of giving birth. If you have postpartum depression, prompt treatment can help you manage your symptoms and help you bond with your baby.
POST COVID-19 –A PSYCHO SOCIAL PERSPECTIVE
This counselling program was carried out in association with Velammal Medical College & Hospital, Madurai and Suji Healthcare Ltd Madurai. The presidential address was given by Dr A Mohammed Aslam, Principal MSS WKF Board College. The felicitation was done by Voice Trust Managing Trustee Mr T Murugesan and Mr P Jabar, Secretary and Correspondent and the Keynote address was given by Mr B Ravichandran, Counselor, Mental Healthcare & De-addiction,Velammal Medical College & Hospital, Madurai who imparted the education to the PG and Research Department of English college students.
POST COVID-19 –A PSYCHO SOCIAL PERSPECTIVE
This counselling program was carried out in association with Velammal Medical College & Hospital, Madurai and Suji Healthcare Ltd Madurai. The presidential address was given by Dr A Mohammed Aslam, Principal MSS WKF Board College. The felicitation was done by Voice Trust Managing Trustee Mr T Murugesan and Mr P Jabar, Secretary and Correspondent and the Keynote address was given by Mr B Ravichandran, Counselor, Mental Healthcare & De-addiction,Velammal Medical College & Hospital, Madurai who imparted the education to the PG and Research Department of English college students.
STUDENT-PARENT-TEACHER EXAM FEAR AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Leading psychologist Dr C Ramasubramanian,State Nodal Officer,Police well being, delivered effective interventions aimed at reducing test anxiety. A widely-used intervention, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), focuses on understanding and challenging the way a student is thinking prior to exams, and paying attention to their thoughts during them. Voice Trust Managing Director T Murugesan explained in detail about the various techniques and how parents and teachers be helpful and supportive to the students during the exam time. Exams are important but worrying and panicking about them can be counterproductive, leaving young people unable to revise and prepare. It is vital that that young people are supported by family, friends and teachers during the exam period to help them do the best they can.
Mental illnesses affect 19% of the adult population, 46% of teenagers and 13% of children each year. People struggling with their mental health may be in your family, live next door, teach your children, work in the next cubicle. However, only half of those affected receive treatment, often because of the stigma attached to mental health. Untreated, mental illness can contribute to higher medical expenses, poorer performance at school and work, fewer employment opportunities and increased risk of suicide.
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK AT MADURA COATS
This event was inaugurated by Mr T Murugesan, Director of Voice Trust & Suji Healthcare, Madurai. Counseling for good mental health care upkeep and maintenance was given by Mr Thangapandi to the employees of Madura Coats. Smt Esakayil, Asst Professor of Chellamuthu Trust Madurai provided awareness and solutions to avoid mental health issues that might be faced by the employees. Around 500 employees took an oath on this day to think positive and to be free from all Mental Health related problems.
WHAT EXACTLY IS A MENTAL ILLNESS
The two most common mental health conditions are:
Anxiety Disorders – More than 18% of adults each year struggle with some type of anxiety disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder (panic attacks), generalized anxiety disorder and specific phobias.
Mood Disorders – Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar depression, affect nearly 10% of adults each year and are characterized by difficulties in regulating one’s mood.
What You Can Do to Help
Although the general perception of mental illness has improved over the past decades, studies show that stigma against mental illness is still powerful, largely due to media stereotypes and lack of education, and that people tend to attach negative stigmas to mental health conditions at a far higher rate than to other diseases and disabilities, such as cancer, diabetes or heart disease.
Stigma affects not only the number seeking treatment, but also the number of resources available for proper treatment. Stigma and misinformation can feel like overwhelming obstacles for someone who is struggling with a mental health condition. Here a few powerful things you can do to help:
- Showing individuals respect and acceptance removes a significant barrier to successfully coping with their illness. Having people see you as an individual and not as your illness can make the biggest difference for someone who is struggling with their mental health.
- Advocating within our circles of influence helps ensure these individuals have the same rights and opportunities as other members of your church, school and community.
- Learning more about mental health allows us to provide helpful support to those affected in our families and communities.