Mental health workshop for men in city
1 year, 9 months ago

Mental health workshop for men in city

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Project Mumbai, a non-profit organisation is celebrating June and July as Men’s mental health month to raise awareness about the risks of ignoring mental health issues and the stigma around it. Mental health workshop for men in city Statistics from the National Health Interview Survey shows that 9% of the male population in India experience daily symptoms of depression and anxiety, but 1 in 3 men take medications, and 1 in 4 men spoke to a medical professional. Project Mumbai will start with a series of online discussions with medical and mental health experts, which can be attended free of cost by citizens. Citizens in need of counselling can reach out to Project Mumbai’s toll-free mental health helpline 1800-102-4040.

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