Self help resources

This page has a range of practical tools, advice and guidance to help you to support your own mental health and well-being. You can use these resources to develop coping strategies or simply watch videos or listen to a podcast to understand more about managing your mental health or learn about other people’s experiences.

If you are looking for a specific kind of resource, you can also get in touch with us at contactus@sangath.in

Podcasts

Explore bi-lingual video resources

‘Chetana community wellness program’ at Sangath has created a series of videos covering a wide range of mental health related issues. These videos are being used to raise awareness and reach out to those in need.Originally filmed and featuring people from Canacona (Goa), these videos are in Konkani subtitled in English and supplemented with additional resources in Marathi and English (links can be found in each video description on YouTube).

This Video Focuses On Better Understanding General Mental Health Concerns. These Are Conditions That Affect A Large Percentage Of The Population, Often Categorised Into Depressive And Anxiety Disorders. Through This Video, You Will Better Understand The Symptoms Of Mental Distress And Learn About Potential Treatment Options For These

This Video Focuses On The Connection Between The Mind And The Body. How The Synchronisation Of The Two Is Required For Healthy Living, And What You Can Be Done To Stay Mentally Healthy.

This Video Focuses On Learning Issues In Children. Children Can Develop Learning Issues At Any Grade Or Age And Many Times These Challenges Go Unnoticed. Through This Video, We Will Describe Some Of The Common Challenges Seen In Young Children And Techniques Used By Parents And Teachers To Help Them.

This Video Focuses On Depression And Self-Harm In Young People. On Average 11 Percent Of Young People Experience An Episode Of Depression. The Prevalence Of Self-Harm Is Also High Amongst This Age Group. Experts And Young People Will Speak About Their Own Experiences And Suggest What Other Young People Dealing With Similar Issues Can Do.

This Video Focuses On Maternal Mental Health. Maternal Health Refers To The Health Of Women During Pregnancy, Childbirth, And The Postnatal Period. Each Stage Should Be A Positive Experience, Ensuring The Women And Their Babies Reach Their Full Potential For Health And Well-Being. Experts And Mothers Will Speak About Their Own Experiences And What May Help Others In Similar Situations.

This Video Focuses On Dealing With Loneliness In Older Adults. The Loneliness That Older People Experience Is Usually Caused By Low-Quality Social Relationships Or A Lack Of These Relationships, Leading To Depression And Negative Self-Thoughts. You Will Hear From People With Lived Experience And Experts Speaking About What Can Be Done To Cope With Loneliness In Older Adulthood.

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