Nimhans will hold a mega fair, Mental Health Santhe, on Nov. 3 at its convention center, the institute’s director, Dr. Pratima Murthy, said at a news conference here Monday.
Stakeholders from the field of mental health and suicide prevention will participate in the event, which will be open to the public free of charge.
The fair aims to bridge the gap in mental health needs in the community, as a large number of people with mental health problems do not seek proper treatment due to social stigma and lack of awareness. It will also provide information on services available from different organizations and how to reduce stigma.
The fair will have 40 booths, with the participation of organizations such as Step One, Maarga Healing Minds, Medico Pastoral Association, Save India Family Foundation, Destigmatize, Manasa Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Association for the Mentally Challenged, Richmond Fellowship (Aasha Halfway Home), Suicide Prevention India Foundation and Nyamitha e-Counsell Pvt Ltd. In addition to providing information, the booths will also feature games and interactive activities.
Dr S Kalyanasundaram, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Honorary Advisor to the Richmond Fellowship Society, Bengaluru Branch, will open the event.
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