By Ratandeep Chawla
MUMBAI, OCT 16, 2018: Over 70 people participated in a free Healthy Mind Camp, which was organised at Prafulta, Andheri to mark World Mental Health Care on October 14.
Psychiatrists associated with Prafulta, Doctor Ruksheda Syeda and Doctor Wilona Braganza, along with the Director of Prafulta, Father Godfrey D’Sa, and Ratandeep Chawla and her team of volunteers conducted the camp. It was aimed at those who could not afford treatment for mental health conditions.
The task ahead seemed difficult because many did not even know that psychological help existed at Prafulta. There was quite a bit of planning involved in the process to ensure a smooth flow of events and Doctor Braganza coordinated the various requirements. "It felt good to give back to community psychiatry," Doctor Syeda said.
As the camp began, the doctors were present at OPD for four hours without a break, as patients from across the city attended the screening. A few who could not make it called and took further appointments with the doctors.
A patient who traveled all the way from Badlapur requested the organisers to conduct a similar camp in his area. “It is very good and humble work that the organisation is doing,” another patient said, requesting to be informed about future events.
“If they reach out to us, we are here, to ensure we provide mental health care for everyone,” Doctor Braganza said.
MUMBAI, OCT 16, 2018: Over 70 people participated in a free Healthy Mind Camp, which was organised at Prafulta, Andheri to mark World Mental Health Care on October 14.
Psychiatrists associated with Prafulta, Doctor Ruksheda Syeda and Doctor Wilona Braganza, along with the Director of Prafulta, Father Godfrey D’Sa, and Ratandeep Chawla and her team of volunteers conducted the camp. It was aimed at those who could not afford treatment for mental health conditions.
The task ahead seemed difficult because many did not even know that psychological help existed at Prafulta. There was quite a bit of planning involved in the process to ensure a smooth flow of events and Doctor Braganza coordinated the various requirements. "It felt good to give back to community psychiatry," Doctor Syeda said.
A patient who traveled all the way from Badlapur requested the organisers to conduct a similar camp in his area. “It is very good and humble work that the organisation is doing,” another patient said, requesting to be informed about future events.
“If they reach out to us, we are here, to ensure we provide mental health care for everyone,” Doctor Braganza said.