Family , Relations and Mental Health in COVID times

The epidemic has resulted in a mental health catastrophe in the country, which specialists refer to as a psychosocial crisis. There has been a massive increase in the number of persons suffering from mental health difficulties in COVID.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), the number of persons in need of mental health services and those suffering from PTSD has increased fourfold since the first wave. As per the experts, there has also been a significant shift in people’s worries. While the stigma surrounding the illness and those struggling financially dominated the first wave, the second wave has been all about loss, sadness, mourning, and death.

To understand Mental health and how it impacts and individuals and families in COVID times or generally, watch the entire session with Astha Ahluwalia, Counselling Psychologist, and Partner at Reboot Wellness- an ecosystem working for Mental Wellbeing Astha is a dynamic Psychologist with multidisciplinary skills that combine foresight and imagination for creatively addressing mental health concerns.

Astha holds a vision for ‘Inclusive Mental Health’ and is passionate about building awareness and bringing a shift in the Mental Health narratives. Driven by a strong desire to bring about a change in how mental health is perceived in India, Astha has been in the field since 2007.

She has been an active advocate of Mental Health Awareness, and all her endeavors in the area are primarily focused on educating more and more people about Mental Health concerns and promoting Holistic Wellbeing.

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