CHILDLINE Thiruvananthapuram conducted an awareness class at St. Thomas HSS, Amboori, on the topic ‘To maintain mental health in human life’. Mr Sivaprasad, Mr Ratheesh and Mr Askar conducted the session.
There is growing recognition of the importance of mental health in India. Yet, in a culturally complex society like ours, the problem is still widely prevalent. A large number of people still view mental health issues with a sense of shame. Any person in need of support is also reluctant to seek it. The others in the family are uncomfortable talking about it. Slowly this mentality is changing, and there is a lot of understanding and courage among the younger generation to accept the reality and the people who need support.