These NGO's are helping people deal with mental health issues amid the Coronavirus Pandemic.
The outbreak of Coronavirus has not only taken a toll on people's physical health, but also their state of mind. With most individuals isolating themselves after being constantly exposed to the news surrounding coronavirus, stress and anxiety are on the rise. Elderly people, working women, children and people with underlying health conditions are particularly prone to face fear worry. Various health experts have reported a drastic rise in the number of mental health cases during the present lockdown.
Inorder to provide support to people during these times, several non-governmental organisations (NGO's) have stepped up their efforts.
1. MINDS FOUNDATION
Established in 2011, the Minds Foundation has been focussing on pushing aside the stigma surrounding mental illness, through education, awareness and provision of necessary care. This foundation has been offering generic coping strategic, up-to-date information about self-care tools and resource pieces by health professionals.
2. NEPTUNE FOUNDATION
The organisation is mainly engaged in identifying homeless people with mental illnesses and then helping them by arranging for shelter, essential commodities and treatment. The volunteers of the foundation also make efforts to reunite these individuals with their families.
3. THE BANYAN
This organisation has came up with a host of holistic mental health solutions to deal with different components of distress. Their programmes are very comprehensive and include medical, psychiatric, psychological and social care. During the Coronavirus Pandemic, the NGO has been working towards spreading awareness on self care and hygiene practices through videos and podcasts.
4. DIYA FOUNDATION
The Delhi-based NGO recently organised a musical event where in diyas and torch lights were lit to bring about an awareness about coronavirus among people and also ward off the darkness of the uncertain times. Besides this, the organisation has put up various posts on its website and social media handles with an aim to emphasise the importance of social distancing.
Himanshi jha
Bjmc- ii
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