Mental Healthcare

VOICES FROM THE FIELD – MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLING FOR ADOLESCENT

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Mental Healthcare

Ahmedabad Women’s Action Group (AWAG) is committed to working with women and adolescents, especially those exposed to violence of any kind. AWAG’s work with women from the underprivileged sections of society, especially post riots, brought to light the psychological distress experienced by women and their children and the urgent need to provide psychological counselling to […]

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Ahmedabad Women’s Action Group (AWAG) is committed to working with women and adolescents, especially those exposed to violence of any kind. AWAG’s work with women from the underprivileged sections of society, especially post riots, brought to light the psychological distress experienced by women and their children and the urgent need to provide psychological counselling to

“THIS TOO SHALL PASS!”

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Health and Hygiene, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Covid appropriate behavior and actions such as social distancing are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Covid appropriate behavior and actions such as social distancing are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and

Nonprofits, are you into Compelling Storytelling?

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Donors need a good story that can tug at their heartstrings. Agree? As a nonprofit, our top priority includes donor engagement, donor retention and fundraising. Isn’t it? Whatever it is that we do, revolves around running campaigns and working towards our more significant purpose. So what is the common thread here? Sure, storytelling. Storytelling is

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Donors need a good story that can tug at their heartstrings. Agree? As a nonprofit, our top priority includes donor engagement, donor retention and fundraising. Isn’t it? Whatever it is that we do, revolves around running campaigns and working towards our more significant purpose. So what is the common thread here? Sure, storytelling. Storytelling is

Your Top Ten Questions Answered

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Knock, knock. It seems that 2020 had just started, and everything was alright. But now we are almost closing ledgers for the year bygone, and we still find ourselves feeling overwhelmed by the pandemic. Even after all these months, we are still dealing with the same questions repetitively. Is the vaccine almost there? Are there

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Knock, knock. It seems that 2020 had just started, and everything was alright. But now we are almost closing ledgers for the year bygone, and we still find ourselves feeling overwhelmed by the pandemic. Even after all these months, we are still dealing with the same questions repetitively. Is the vaccine almost there? Are there

Fundraising? Penny For Your Thoughts!

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Health and Hygiene, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

‘What’s the best and the most painful part of your job?’, a volunteer happened to ask me a couple of years ago. And ever since, my answer remains the same. There are a lot of things I admire about being associated with a non-profit. But there is something that I dread too. At least until

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‘What’s the best and the most painful part of your job?’, a volunteer happened to ask me a couple of years ago. And ever since, my answer remains the same. There are a lot of things I admire about being associated with a non-profit. But there is something that I dread too. At least until

Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown On Domestic Violence

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Gender Violence and Rights, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic many countries have reported an increase in domestic violence and intimate partner violence. The UN has described the worldwide increase in domestic abuse as a “shadow pandemic” alongside Covid-19. Domestic Violence cases have increased by 20% during the lockdown, as many people are trapped at home with their abuser. Pandemics, financial

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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic many countries have reported an increase in domestic violence and intimate partner violence. The UN has described the worldwide increase in domestic abuse as a “shadow pandemic” alongside Covid-19. Domestic Violence cases have increased by 20% during the lockdown, as many people are trapped at home with their abuser. Pandemics, financial

MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN THE TIME OF THE CORONA PANDEMIC

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

The world is reeling under difficult times due to the wide spread of COVID-19. With the rapid influx of news from all over the world, through television, social media, newspapers, family and friends and other sources, the most common emotion faced by all is FEAR. It makes us anxious, panicky and can even possibly make

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The world is reeling under difficult times due to the wide spread of COVID-19. With the rapid influx of news from all over the world, through television, social media, newspapers, family and friends and other sources, the most common emotion faced by all is FEAR. It makes us anxious, panicky and can even possibly make

DIGITAL & FINANCIAL LITERACY – SENSITIZE, ENABLE AND ACCESS

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Health and Hygiene, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

A majority of India’s population belongs to the rural. Lack of awareness of digital and financial literacy, especially among the rural population is a major challenge in the country, more so in light of the Government’s plans to make India a cashless economy. People of rural India have always been apprehensive about anything that is

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A majority of India’s population belongs to the rural. Lack of awareness of digital and financial literacy, especially among the rural population is a major challenge in the country, more so in light of the Government’s plans to make India a cashless economy. People of rural India have always been apprehensive about anything that is

MENTAL HEALTHCARE FOR ADOLESCENTS

/ Children and Adolescent Girls, Counselling, Development, Gender Violence and Rights, Mental Healthcare, Women Empowerment

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs

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World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs

LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION FOR YOUTH GROUPS

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Adolescence, a vital stage of growth and development, marks the period of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is characterized by rapid physiological changes and psychosocial maturation. Adolescence is also the stage when young people extend their relationships beyond parents and family and are intensely influenced by their peers and the outside world in general.

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Adolescence, a vital stage of growth and development, marks the period of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is characterized by rapid physiological changes and psychosocial maturation. Adolescence is also the stage when young people extend their relationships beyond parents and family and are intensely influenced by their peers and the outside world in general.