“Mental Health” by Jyotsna Mohan Bhargav

FLO Kolkata organized a session on Mental Health Awareness on 14 September

A candid conversation on pertinent issues lingering around on emotional wellness was organised.

Jyotsna Mohan Bhargav who is an eminent media personality has recently authored a book
Stoned..Shamed ..Depressed.

Was in conversation with Shubhika Singh, the psychologist.

Conversations moved around issues which are all over and around and how as a society we need to understand how to tackle them.

How social media ..internet access…gaming …drugs ..Alcohol..Affects young minds…resulting in unhappy adulthood.

The need to belong..to be accepted…pressure to perform and to prove oneself triggered by dysfunctional family setups is rampant across all socio-economic canvas.

External validation..Acceptance ..instant gratifications have become the most sought after things ..leading to rising in the number of Depression and Suicides cases.

Flo Kolkata offered free online counselling through a Helpline number.

Lifeline Foundation which is run by Flo Kolkata member joined hands for this initiative.