Mental health Out-reach

program for all Army

Personnel. (Binnaguri Cantt).

The following power point presentation

focuses on providing an over all awareness
on the importance of positive mental health,
mental health professionals, & the entire
process of counseling & psycho-therapy.
 Mental health problems don’t
discriminate.

It affects people of all ages. (from

children to adults & even people of
old age).
It affects people who are both
physically fit & unfit (other illnesses)
(especially the unfit & inactive).
 Mental health problems don’t
discriminate.

People of all socio-economic &

education levels are vulnerable.

Poverty makes things even worse.

Myths, Stereotypes & Prejudices related
to Mental-health.

If you have mental health problems

you are mad.
Only mad people go to psychologist or
counselor.
If you go to a counselor/psychologist
you are weak.
Be a man and keep your problems to
yourself.
 Myths, & Stigmas related to
Mental-health.

Mental health problems or emotional

problems don’t affect teenagers. They just
have mood swings.
People with mental health should be sent
mental asylum.
Only mentally ill people go to see
counselor.
Myths, Stereotypes & Prejudices related
to Mental-health.

Treatment for mental illness is electric

shocks & powerful medication.
Mental health problems can be cured by
medication only, just like any other
physical illness.
Students who get good grades & have
many friends will not have mental health
problems.
Day to day Mental health issues
faced by individuals.

Low mood & affect.

Irritation/ agitation.

Anger issues.
Day to day Mental health issues
faced by individuals.

Problems in relationships. (Family &

spouse).

Substance dependency/ substance abuse.

Addiction. (Gaming & Gambling).

 Problems faced by working
individuals.

Career related problems.

Problems faced in households: marital
problems/parental health related
stress/familial responsibility.
Financial issues.
Problems faced by working individuals.

Peer pressure (bad influence/drug

abuse/alcohol abuse).
Coping issues: Family/friends/colleagues.
Relocation/adjustment issues.
Parenting causing stress.
 Implications of ignorance.
If not identified at an early age or stage it
can make things worse.
Coping gets more maladaptive.
Behavioral issues become more
prominent.
Finally such perceptual & behavioral
issues starts hindering ones day to day
 Management not treatment.

Take the first step.

Go see the counselor.
Start Individual counseling sessions.
Counseling room/process is safe place to
share your feelings.
Patient-counselor confidentiality clause.
 Management not treatment.

The aforementioned myths & stigmas related

mental health should be addressed in a
positive manner via psycho-education.
Awareness of mental health & normalization
of patient-counselor relationship.
Thank you.

The end.