State-level workshop on Mental Health held in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, (Garvit Odia NN): A state-level workshop on mental health was held this morning at the conference hall of the Combined Directorate of Health Services, Joining the Event as the Chief Guest Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs, Electronics and IT, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling emphasized that the prolonged mental stress can lead to mental illness. To manage it effectively, one must cultivate positive thinking even during stressful periods. The workshop aimed to raise awareness on the importance of mental health, address mental disorders, and offer strategies to manage the mental stress experienced by children.
Participants from districts like Balangir, Bargarh, Angul, Subarnapur, and Kandhamal who had successfully overcome mental health challenges shared their personal experiences. They discussed how they transitioned from negative to positive thinking and adopted ways to relieve mental stress. Among others Dr. Jitendra Mohan Bebortha, Principal Secretary; retired IAS officer Bratati Harichandan; Director of Public Health Dr. Neelakantha Mishra; and Director of Health Services Dr. Amarendra Nath Mohanty joined the function and shared their view on different ways to handle mental health issues . The event was jointly organized by Basic Needs India (Bangalore) and the Health Department.