CRPF conducts mental health awareness prog
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 31 2024:
143 Bn CRPF on Sunday organised a mental health awareness and stress management programme at its Lamphelpat campus with the attendance of around 200 personnel.
In a release, commandant Ravinder Sharma informed that during the programme, RIMS Department of Psychiatry assistant professor Mona Nongmeikapam, senior resident Anuradha Moirangthem and clinical psychologist Chanu Konsam delivered comprehensive lectures on understanding individual's mental health, planning medication, psychotherapy, warning signs of suicide, preventive measures and support system.
According to the commandant, as stress in the forces is immense its management entail regular yoga meditation and participating in different kinds of physical activities.
Mental health screenings should be carried out at regular intervals, it mentioned, adding that flexible working arrangements and communication platforms should be emphasised for open and confidential communication.