3.1 Special Feature - Mental Health in times of Covid-19 with Dr. Samir Parikh #16

Mental Health in times of Covid-19 with Dr. Samir Parikh, Director Mental Health , Fortis Memorial Research Centre , GURUGRAM. Moderated by Fr Davis , Dr Kenshuk Marwah and Mr Varun Sawhney. Organized by Past Pupils of Don Bosco Alaknanda. Facebook Event on Sun, 26 Jul, 7-8 PM IST Very crisp and informative talk on how our attitude towards Covid 19 pandemic  Take home messages  Use positive words like we are not caged, we are in Fortresses of our home and stay him stay safe positive attitude. For Kids less aggressive videos, games etc. More bonding of family. Make them talk to their friends and make a routine of sleeping and waking.  Dr Samir Parikh was in favour of online classes as that builds routine for kids. Talk to kids and let them do board games, some painting, their hobbies etc  For youth -if losing jobs not to loose hope this pandemic is affecting everyone. So don't feel you aren't capable, be positive about your skill set.  Make youth connect with elderly at home make them talk to you Friends or their relatives via technology. For Adults - keep good sleep cycle don't do any exercise or have tea or coffee just before sleep or better after evening. For senior citizens stay away from news and WhatsApp university forwards which raise panic. Always spread positive awareness and shun negativism by positive bombardment of good thoughts. Wearing mask and proper etiquette important. If they are your friend s or relatives still take proper precautions. For single youth try and connect it friends on online platforms. For Youth with family, spend more quality time and make up a good routine and work hours. Define work hours at work from home so proper time can be given to family. These are unprecedented times and everyone is living on the edge globally. And connect to everyone like I always do 🤩. Diffuse more positivity 🙏🙏🙏 Dr Kenshuk Marwah President , Past Pupils of Don Bosco Alaknanda Secretary , Past Pupils Delhi Province Executive Member , Past Pupils National Committee