National Push for Mental Health at Workplaces: A Campaign to Foster Inclusivity

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities launches Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, promoting national dialogue and inclusivity. Led by the National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation, the initiative focuses on mentally healthy workplaces. Institutes in Secunderabad, Kolkata, and New Delhi engage communities through workshops and events.

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has initiated a nationwide Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 to spark a national conversation on mental health. This effort, backed by the National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR), targets the creation of supportive work environments.

The campaign seeks to raise mental health awareness across the nation, urging communities to prioritize mental well-being. Activities include workplace-focused workshops by NIMHR in Sehore, aiming for inclusive and mentally healthy workspaces for all employees.

Additionally, awareness programs by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) in Secunderabad, and similar events in Kolkata and New Delhi, aim to engage locals and address mental health challenges faced by people with disabilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)