Campaign on mental health

Dilaasa has continued to associated with the campaign on mental health of women called Jan Mansik Arogya Abhiyaan (JMAA) initiated by Bapu trust from Pune. The team members participated in a visit to Thane mental health hospital organised by JMAA. The concerns and the feedback about the visit was sent to the JMAA group. The feedback was incorporated and the report of visit was finalized which the JMAA group planned to submit to the Directorate of Health Services. Feedback on the posters on mental health that the JMAA group had developed was also sent. A team member also participated in a review meeting of JMAA where they reflected upon the journey of the Abhiyan, dilemmas faced by the Abhiyan.

Bapu Trust in collaboration with CEHAT, Basic Needs and JSA called for a two day national consultation for advocating a national mental health policy. Team member participated n the consultation and documented the sessions that were conducted.