Our Community Mental Health programme works to reduce stigma, promote awareness and improve access to therapeutic, medical, psychiatric and financial support for people with mental illnesses and people facing mental health challenges.
Supporting Lakshmana on his journey towards improved mental well-being through access to medical care and counselling.
Our Community Mental Health programme works to reduce stigma, promote awareness and improve access to therapeutic, medical, psychiatric and financial support for people with mental illnesses and people facing mental health challenges, fostering greater understanding and community support.
More than 11,800 beneficiaries have been supported through APD’s Community Mental Health programme so far, with many more to go.
We believe awareness plays a critical role in supporting People with Mental Illnesses (PWMIs). Our awareness and outreach activities bring mental health conversations into communities and public spaces.
Our work focuses on improving understanding of mental health and strengthening supportive environments within communities.
We work to improve understanding of mental health, challenge misconceptions and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness.
We engage communities to encourage acceptance and create supportive environments for People with Mental Illnesses (PWMIs).
We strengthen mental health awareness and understanding among individuals and communities.
We use creative and public-facing initiatives to make mental health information more accessible and promote informed attitudes towards mental illness.
We conduct stress management training in schools to support students facing examination stress, peer competition and the expectations of parents.
Sessions are conducted by experts and trained personnel from the field. We also sensitise teachers on the importance of encouraging students to voice their concerns.
The Community Mental Health programme also uses structured training initiatives to strengthen mental health awareness and understanding among individuals and communities.
“I feel more confident about coping with my exams as the training program helped me understand how to deal with my stress. Thanks to APD, I am more confident and feel ready to tackle life’s challenges without panicking.”A student attendee of APD’s Stress Management Training
Support awareness, training and community-based mental health initiatives that help create more informed and supportive communities.
